Main Laying Operative - Cossington, United Kingdom - Wessex Water

Wessex Water

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Cossington, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you have experience in ground works? Are you looking for your next challenge where you can be part of a team? If so, we have a great opportunity for you in our main laying team.

This role will see you traveling across our west region which covers the west of Somerset, and everything in between.

A company vehicle will be provided along with all the tools you will need to complete the job.

What you'll do:

As an Operative, you will have day-to-day responsibility for assisting a team leader.
- the work will be busy and vary from day to day, covering the west water supply networks
- day to day, you will be assisting a Team Leader in installing new water mains and carrying out replacements using mechanical excavation, pipe bursting, directional drilling, installing service, leaks, and landscaping on the Water Distribution Network
- ensure all works are completed safely and are compliant with company policies and procedures, maximising all controllable factors to meet external quality targets
- attend safety updates and workplace communications to ensure works are carried out safely and to the best possible standard.

You will be working within a great team which works outdoors in all weathers and deals with different challenges every day, providing a vital service to our client

What you'll need:

To be successful, you'll need:
- a positive and can-do attitude who is well-organised, customer-focused, and a great team player with good communication skills
- it is essential to hold a valid UK driving license
- experience within the construction industry
- previous experience working as part of a team for a utility service provider would be ideal
- ideally hold a Mains laying and Service Laying qualification
- up-to-date Hygiene Card and a valid driving license
- all whilst ensuring works are delivered in line with the Wessex Water ethos of safety, quality, time, and cost, as well as following company policies and procedures.

What you'll receive:

Total pension contributions up to 20%.
Career progression and professional development opportunities.
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
One paid volunteering day each year.
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
Support from mental health first aiders.
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are:

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.

Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.