Adler & Allan
Operative - Civils Drainage
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Job Description
Civils Drainage Operative
Location
Stowmarket
Employment Type
Permanent/Full time
Salary
Competitive Salary plus company benefits.
Role Overview
Drainage Operatives are to assist in the delivery of on-site project works to a safe, compliant, and to a high standard of workmanship. You will play a vital role in supporting the operational activities necessary for the delivery of utility services to our customers. The operative will be responsible to the Lead Operative.
More about the role:
- Attend and actively participate in Stand Downs, Team Briefs, Toolbox Talks, and required training courses.
- Assist with the excavation, installation, repair, and maintenance of surface water, foul water, and highway drainage systems.
- Lay drainage pipes, chambers, gullies, catch pits, and associated fittings in accordance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements, under guidance.
- Assist with trench support systems and ensure excavations are maintained in a safe condition.
- Carry out pipe bedding, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement activities to required specifications.
- Support the Team Leader with drainage installation activities, including checking levels, gradients, and alignment.
- Safely locate and work around existing underground services in accordance with permit, utility avoidance, and safe digging procedures.
- Identify and promptly report defects, damage, safety concerns, quality issues, or unforeseen site conditions to the Team Leader.
- Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, plant, and machinery where trained, authorized, and competent to do so.
- Assist with over-pumping, flow management, and traffic management activities where trained and authorized.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, ensuring waste materials are handled and disposed of in accordance with company and environmental requirements.
- Accurately complete work records, photographs, and other site documentation as required.
- Represent the company professionally when dealing with customers, clients, and members of the public.
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About You
- Basic experience in drainage or civils construction.
- CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
- Good understanding of health and safety practices on construction sites.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual labor.
- Good IT skills including the ability to use mobile devices such as Mobile Phones & PDA’s.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel to various sites and work flexible hours.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Additional Information
What we can offer you:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay and leave.
- Company pension.
- Life assurance scheme (x4 salary).
- Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support).
- Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Training and career progression opportunities.
Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.
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