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We have a great opportunity for an NRSWA Excavation & Reinstatement Operative to support our long term street lighting maintenance contract covering Kent. This position is based from our Sittingbourne office.
Role overview
To carry out excavation and reinstatement works on public highways in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. To abide by NERS requirements when excavating and locating underground service utilities.
Key activities
* Working in connection with the installation and decommissioning of lighting equipment, including signs, bollards, street lights and earth mats for EV chargers
* Understanding STATS plans for excavation works and being able to read the electrical LV/HV drawings to locate underground utilities for LV jointing activities
* The use and operation of CAT & Genny to avoid and dig around underground utilities
* Excavation work for DNO New Service joint bays, transfer bays & disconnection bays for column, bollard and sign installations
* COPS2 Training will be required in undertaking the excavation of joint bays and locating and digging around existing utilities
* Use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles (including HGV) associated with the role
* Providing support to skilled and specialist operatives
* Carry out reinstatement works of all surface types i.e. modular, tarmac or slab to HAUC specification with COPS2 handling the reinstatement around DNO service joints. Hot Lay Tarmac may be required on certain sites for final reinstatement
* Carrying out driving, delivery and general yard duties
* Working in a safe manner and in accordance with Company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures
* Complying with operational working practices and associated method statements & risk assessments for the tasks being carried out
* Taking full ownership for personal Health & Safety responsibilities and ensuring full PPE is worn at all times
* Working 45 hours per week from 07:30 to 17:00
* Valid NRSWA Operative card (Units 001-006 and 009 as a minimum)
* Experience in highway excavation and reinstatement
* Manual handling and abrasive wheels training (desirable)
* Experience operating plant and tools safely; Full UK driving license (essential; HGV license desirable)
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* 22 days leave
* Aviva Private GP consultations
* Westfield Health cash plan
* Pension
* Company share scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Our 13,500 UK & Ireland employees help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and the digital & industrial transitions that redesign how we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part of our positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We will consider applications that do not meet all technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate transferable skills to deliver the remit in a flexible working environment.
At Equans we are committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We value a diverse workforce and support networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
Location notes: Sittingbourne, Kent (UK) and surrounding areas; multiple postings may appear updated over time.
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