Support Driver Water

May 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Support Driver Water

Support Driver

Location: Commutable within and around Exeter and North Devon

Business area: Kier Utilities - South West Water NSA Framework


Permanent- Full Time- 45 hours week.

Kier creates spaces and places that make a positive difference for people, business and communities. We bring out the spirit of innovation and collaboration to every single project, from Buildings, Highways, Rail and Utilities and Major projects. So, find out more about creating a future for you - and for everyone.

Working in an alliance with one of the leading Water Utility companies in the UK, this is an exciting opportunity for a customer facing Operative to work within our Utilities work stream, working on the South West Water Contract helping to deliver the Developer Services side of the business.

No day will be the same in this crucial role where most of your time will be spent out travelling to and from sites making deliveries and collections of materials and pipe work. Other duties will include installing marker posts and taking part in Hand overs upon job completion. This role will report to the delivery manager and will require the effective utilisation of time and resources to meet delivery programmes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Responsibility for personal and site safety.
  • Carry out general delivery duties as instructed by the Team Leader and/or FLM.
  • Operate and maintain at least two pieces of plant, drive vans, tipper trucks.
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant Safety, Health and Environmental legislation, business policy & procedure and local instruction & guidance.
  • Ensure full and correct use of vehicles, plant and materials, keeping wastage to a minimum.
  • Installation of Mark posts and plates
  • Complete hand overs with South West Water and Developer representatives
  • Deliver Fittings to and from site either in a Tipper Truck or HGV
  • Any ad-hoc duties that may occur as instructed by the management team or team leader / ganger.
Skills and experience required:

  • FULL UK driving licence Preferably HGV
  • Towing Licence B+E
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Manual Handling Training
  • Excavation Experience
  • Water industry experience (Pipe and Fittings)
  • NRSWA Operative
Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you'll enjoy the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

You can also expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:

  • Free Life Assurance
  • Access to our valuable pension scheme Matched up to 7.5%
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Two employee Share Scheme options
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping available at over 800 retailers


    Pre-employment checks:

    It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

    Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

    Being part of Kier means living our values of?being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused.?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.

    Closing Date: 19th May 2021

    Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.