Bluegrid Utilities
Civils & Groundworks Operative – Water Utilities
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Civils & Groundworks Operative – Water Utilities
Company: Bluegrid Technology Ltd T/A Bluegrid Utilities
Location: Coventry / Midlands / Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent / Contract opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Work Location: Field-based / On-site
Start Date: Immediate start preferred
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
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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
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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
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