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Civil Operatives & Ground Workers – Water Industry
Location: South East of England
Competitive Rates – CIS or PAYE
Labour Only or Kitted Teams Welcome
VEA Group Ltd is expanding into the rapidly growing water industry, and we're looking for experienced Civil Operatives & Ground Workers to join our team.
If you have experience in hand digging, mechanical digging, or general civil operations and want to be part of a forward-thinking company delivering essential infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Required Accreditations:
NRSWA LA, O1–O5, O8
Cat & Genny Training
Digger Ticket
Advantageous Additional Accreditations:
Thames Water Passport
Deep Excavation
Shuttering / Shoring / Battering
SHEA Water
National Water Hygiene
Pipe Laying
Dumper Ticket
Training can be provided for the right candidates.
Whether you're an experienced individual operative or part of a kitted team, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company making a real impact in the water sector.


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