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Department: National Grid
Location: Alfreton
Description
As a Grab Operative, you will be expected to achieve high outputs supporting the excavation and re-instatement teams whilst maintaining high levels of Health and Safety standards.
Working with the HGV driver you will assist various back fill and muck away activities working to HAUC and client specifications you will be an important part of the team delivering to a high standard with a ‘can do attitude’ and you will also be expected to undertake weekly overtime and weekend working as and when required.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for someone to:
- Assist the HGV driver operating the grab lorry to complete daily duties.
- Assist the HGV driver to load excavated waste and deliver materials i.e. ducts and chambers for construction work in the highway
- Back fill with sand and stone of all trenches
- Undertake out of hours standby support duties when required.
- Comply to health and safety regulations.
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Experience and Qualifications
- Must have good knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment
- Experience of working in Utilities
- SHEA or EUSR Qualifications preferred.
- NRASWA essential
- Knowledge of Signing, lighting, and Guarding in the highway is essential.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.


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