Civils & Groundworks Operative – Water Utilities - BLUEGRID UTILITIES - Birmingham
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The Role
As a Civils & Groundworks Operative, you will support utility infrastructure works, including excavation, trenching, reinstatement and associated groundworks for water meter installation and maintenance projects.
You will work as part of a field team, ensuring all works are completed safely, professionally, on time and to the required specification.
Key Responsibilities
● Carry out excavation, trenching and groundworks activities
● Support smart water meter installation and external meter works
● Assist with locating, exposing and accessing underground water assets
● Carry out reinstatement works following excavation
● Use hand tools, breakers, compactors and other equipment safely
● Support pipework, chamber, boundary box and service-related works where required
● Follow RAMS, site instructions, permit conditions and safety procedures
● Set up and maintain safe working areas, including barriers, cones and signage where required
● Maintain a clean, safe and professional working environment
● Report site issues, delays, defects, service strikes, near misses or safety concerns immediately
● Work effectively with supervisors, project coordinators, water meter technicians and reinstatement teams
● Complete job records, photos and daily reporting where required
Essential Requirements
● Previous experience in civils, groundworks, utilities, drainage, reinstatement or construction
● Good understanding of safe excavation and site working practices
● Strong work ethic and reliability
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Good timekeeping and willingness to travel for site work
● Ability to follow instructions, RAMS and safety procedures
● Right to work in the UK
Preferred Requirements
● Valid CSCS card
● NRSWA Operative qualification
● Full UK driving licence
● CAT & Genny training
● Manual handling training
● First Aid training
● CPCS / NPORS plant tickets
● Experience in water utilities, meter installation, boundary boxes or reinstatement works
What We Offer
● Competitive rates of pay
● Ongoing work opportunities
● Training and development support
● Opportunity to work on growing UK utility infrastructure projects
● Supportive operations and project management team
● Career progression opportunities for reliable and skilled operatives
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is:
● Hands-on and practical
● Safety-conscious
● Reliable and punctual
● Able to work under pressure
● Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions
● Professional when dealing with customers, clients and the public
● Willing to learn and develop within the utilities sector
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
- Employment
- Full-time
- Salary
- £34,000 – £36,000 yearly
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
Utility & Infrastructure • 11-50 Employees
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BlueGrid Utilities is the trading name of Bluegrid Technology Ltd, a UK-registered company focused on supporting utility and infrastructure operations. We work with project partners, contractors, and workforce teams to support the delivery
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