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Civils operative - groundworks

Chorley
Burton Recruitment
Civil operative
Posted: 31 March
Offer description

Civils Operative

£40,000 package UK-wide travel Northwest base required

We're growing fast - and we need two experienced Civils Operatives to join our expanding team, delivering short-duration projects across the UK.

If you take pride in high-quality groundwork and enjoy working on varied sites, this could be the role for you.

The Role

You'll play a key part in ensuring our installations run smoothly, safely, and on schedule. This is a hands-on role covering a wide range of groundwork activities, including:

* Excavations and service trenching
* Installation of bollards, columns, and signposts
* Working on roadways, footpaths, and verges
* Kerbing, paving, tarmac, and concrete works
* Locating underground services using CAT & Genny equipment
* Operating small highways maintenance plant

You'll also liaise with clients on-site, providing updates and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard from start to finish.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings experience, reliability, and pride in their work:

* Minimum 10 years' groundwork experience
* Fully competent across all aspects of groundworks
* Experience in service trenching and reinstatement works
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices
* Confident using basic IT (emails, Teams, documents)
* Full UK driving licence

Essential certifications:

* NRSWA (Streetworks)
* CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne)

Desirable:

* CSCS card
* Asbestos Awareness (UKATA)
* Abrasive Wheels
* Manual Handling
Travel & Location

This is a UK-wide role, with travel required and up to 4 nights away per week.

* Accommodation provided
* Meal allowance included
* Monthly overnight premium paid

You'll need to be based in the Northwest (within reach of Preston) to access the Operations Hub.

What You'll Get
* £35,000 basic + £5,000 guaranteed overnight premium
* Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
* Company van, fuel card, tools & PPE provided
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance & private healthcare
* Medical cashback scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Strong focus on wellbeing, including Mental Health First Aiders
Why Join Us?

You might not have considered a career in car park management - but you should. You'll be joining a business with a genuinely strong culture, recognised as a Great Place to Work, based on feedback from our own people.

Apply Now

If you meet the essential criteria and have the required certifications, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV and we'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or personal characteristics.

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