Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.
We have a great opportunity for a 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 matts for EV chargers.
Understanding STATS plans for excavation works and being able to read the electrical LV/HV
drawings in being able to locate underground utilities for LV jointing activities
The use of a CAT & Genny, to be able 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
Carryout 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
Ensuring Full PPE is worn at all times
Working 45 hours per week from 07:30 to 17:00
Skills, qualifications & experience
Valid NRSWA Operative card (Units (Apply online only) and 009 as a minimum)
COP2 training to undertake the location and excavation around existing utilities with the use
of hand digging only
Experience in highway excavation and reinstatement
CSCS/ECS card (desirable)
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
Gym membership discount
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 is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest to you, 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 a 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.
In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.
At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals