Overview
We are Severn Trent, a Midlands-based FTSE100 company with over 9,000 people. We are growing and delivering a major water network project, and we are recruiting to scale our teams to deliver this work.
Role: Network Construction Operative
You will work as part of a team to successfully deliver Mains Renewal construction activity for a specific site within one of the 4 regions (North, South, East and West).
Responsibilities
* Provide safe and efficient delivery of Mains Renewal large-scale construction activities on site, working as part of a team of 6 with a focus on water mains activity.
* Undertake significant excavation activities, ensure they are safe and secure, and maintain domestic and commercial access. Include excavation, installation, testing and commissioning of new mains, assets, customer supply pipes and boundary boxes.
* Identify and mitigate potential hazards and document findings in a daily dynamic risk assessment.
* Safe location and avoidance of underground services; safe and timely removal and disposal of asbestos.
* Liaise with customers, provide support as required, and update throughout each DMA renewal; maintain customer supply with sufficient riders/overlanders as per the design.
* Implement trenchless solutions where possible to reduce cost and disruption to the infrastructure.
* Standby is required.
Requirements
* Full UK manual driving licence.
* Ideally National Water Hygiene and NRSWA, with significant experience in a utility-based environment; experience in safe digging, main laying and streetworks is desirable.
* Good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as part of a team.
The right character, positivity, and a caring attitude are valued.
What’s in it for you
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance).
* Leading pension scheme – company contribution up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%.
* Sharesave – the opportunity to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
* Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’.
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
* Family friendly policies.
* Two volunteering days per year.
* Opportunity to participate in a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme, with earning potential up to £10,000 per year.
What’s Next
We can’t wait to hear from you. Before you apply, please provide an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’d like to learn more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. We will let you know the outcome after the closing date via phone or email.
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