We do what we say!
That’s why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done!
We’re looking for an experienced Plant Operative/Machine Operator to join our team working on the Thames Water framework, supporting the delivery of essential water infrastructure works. This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who takes pride in operating plant safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
You’ll play a key part in enabling excavation, installation, and reinstatement activities, working closely with site teams to ensure works are delivered safely and in line with Clancy and Thames Water requirements.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…
1. Operating excavators above and below 10 tonnes to support water mains, service connections, and associated civils works
2. Driving and operating dumpers to move materials safely around site
3. Supporting excavation works, including trench preparation, backfilling, and reinstatement to specification
4. Working safely around live services using CAT & Genny detection
5. Driving HGV Class 1 or Class 2 vehicles where required to transport plant, materials, or equipment
6. Towing plant and trailers using vehicles with B+E entitlement
7. Carrying out daily plant checks, basic maintenance, and defect reporting
8. Completing job records, defect sheets, and site documentation accurately
9. Working safely in highways, residential areas, and public-facing environments
10. Maintaining full compliance with Thames Water health, safety, and environmental standards
We would love to hear from you if…
You have proven experience operating plant and machinery within the utilities or water sector and are confident working as part of a site team. You’ll have a strong safety mindset, particularly around safe digging practices and working near live services, and take a professional approach on customer-facing sites.
You’ll hold relevant tickets including CPCS Excavator (above and/or below 10T), Dumper, and a CSCS card, along with a clean UK manual driving licence. HGV Class 1 or Class 2, Driver CPC, B+E towing entitlement, and certifications such as Abrasive Wheels and Manual Handling are essential.
If you enjoy practical, outdoor work, take pride in operating plant to a high standard, and want to be part of a team delivering vital water infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Company
Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.
Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.
We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.
What Next
You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!
Benefits
In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.