Reinstatement Operative

May 8, 2019 | Comments Off on Reinstatement Operative

Title: Reinstatement Operative

Salary and benefits: Competitive Salary, 21 days Annual Leave, matched pension, x 2 share schemes, over 800 retail benefits

Location: Within a commutable distance from Bristol

Business area: Utilities - Bristol Water

Closing date for applications 22/05/19

Introduction:

Are you looking to join a leading utilities company working maintaining and repairing the water network for your local communities?

If so, we have an excellent opportunity for a customer- centric, backfill ganger to join our reinstatement team

You will be responsible for assisting ensuring a quality backfill in accordance with legislation.

Duties will involve carrying out reinstatement works in the highway, on private property and premises, or as instructed by the reinstatement manager and supervisors. The Reinstatement Operative, where necessary will capture all precise measurements and locations as the task is completed and forward to the planning team through the use of electronic devices.

Experience operating a pedestrian roller, a trench rammer and a cut off saw are essential. The Reinstatement Operative must be able to work on their own initiative and be fully aware of NRSWA and relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will be physically capable for undertaking manual works in all weathers, on multiple surface types.

We recognise our people are essential to delivering exceptional service and everyone has the opportunity to realise their full potential and therefore we will offer you a long-term career with continued training and development.

You will need a full driving licence and NRSWA would be required, as well as demonstrable capability of using IT and smart phone technology.

Skills and experience required:
  • UK driving licence
  • First Aid
  • Abrasive Wheels
  • Manual Handling
  • Suitable reinstatement experience with hot-lay tar
  • Suitable reinstatement experience with bricks, blocks, slabs and cement
  • Able to operate in a flexible and adaptable manner and work as part of a team
  • Have reasonable written and numerical skills
  • NRSWA Operative
  • Open to attend training programmes to increase individual skills and knowledge
  • Knowledge of proximity rules and compaction
  • Knowledge of road types, backfill and tar splits
  • Competent at identifying material
  • Experience on project work preferred

  • Being part of Kier means living our values of

    being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

    Kier is an inclusive employer.