Civils Operative

September 7, 2017 | Comments Off on Civils Operative

Civils Operative


Kier Utilities is looking to recruit an Operative, who will report to the ­­ Operations Manager. The successful post-holder will be depot based in Norwich or Lincoln, participating within a gang to ensure safety of site, self and colleagues, quality of work and production.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out reactive, maintenance & construction work as issued on potable & waste water systems.
  • Ensure that work is completed to a high standard within a reasonable time scale
  • Complete the required paperwork that is to be handed in on a weekly basis
  • To be able to carry out on site risk assessments & raise issues when circumstances arise
  • Work flexibly and carry out any suitable duty requested of you
  • Take ownership of issues on site
  • Communicate with the supervisor as & when required
  • Key Skills and Qualifications:

    • Holder of a Full UK driving licence
    • Holds the relevant Industry qualifications (e.g. applicable Apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent)
    • Experience of water & waste water
    • Holder of a CSCS card
    • Cat & Genny Trained (desirable)
    • CPCS Excavator Trained (desirable)
    • Practical experience
    • Committed/ Hardworking/ Reliable worker
    • General willingness to be helpful, enthusiastic and flexible
    • Able to work as an individual and as part of a team

    About Kier:

    Kier Group plc. is a leading construction, property, residential and services group which invests in, builds, maintains and renews the places where we work, live and play. We operate globally across a range of sectors including defence, education, health, housing, industrials, power, transport and utilities. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we are a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

    With a network of 88 UK offices Kier offers national coverage across all of its core activities. Employing 22,000 people, Kier has the financial strength and technical expertise to undertake some of the most significant construction, civil engineering and service contracts in the country.

    Kier is an equality and diversity employer.