Do you like working outdoors? Are you currently working in the construction industry as an operative and looking to gain leadership experience? If so, we have a great opportunity as a Civils Team Leader to join our Sewer Renovations team which provides a vital service helping to ensure we supply water and provide sewerage services.
What you'll do
As one of our Civils Team Leaders, you will work in a team carrying out repairs on sewer assets to make sure they meet quality and customer service standards.
Day to day, you will work on the waste network undertaking repairs and civil reinstatements on sewer pipes, rising mains and manhole chambers.
You will be working in a variety of locations including customers' properties and gardens, highways and farmers' fields.
You will be a part of a great team where you will coach, mentor and guide the operatives within your team and larger teams on a day-to-day basis.
You will be working outdoors dealing with different challenges every day and providing a vital service to our customers.
You will work across Avonmouth and the surrounding areas with the main depot being based in Chippenham.
In addition to your salary, you will benefit from a monthly bonus on the completion of your probationary period. You will also have access to a company vehicle.
What you'll need
You will have a positive can-do attitude, a great work ethic and be dedicated to doing a good job.
You will be well-organised and customer-focused as well as being a great team player.
Previous experience working in the construction industry would be beneficial. Alongside this, you'll have experience operating all plant machinery such as an excavator or dumper.
It is essential to hold a valid UK driving licence and have proven towing experience.
What you'll receive
1. A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
2. Career progression and professional development opportunities.
3. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
4. The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
5. The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
6. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
7. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
8. The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
9. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
10. One paid volunteering day each year.
11. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
12. Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
13. Support from trained mental health first aiders.
14. A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.
Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
15. Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
16. YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
17. YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
18. YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
19. plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.