Lanes Group
Reinstatement Operatives - North West
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Sapphire Utility Solutions
Sapphire Utility Solutions are a leading provider of award-winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, digital networks, and highways sector. Established in 2013, we have quickly gone from strength to strength and continue to grow.
About the Role – Reinstatement Operative
We are seeking a highly motivated reinstatements operative to join our established reinstatements team, based in Preston/Stockport. You will be working on site, as part of a team working on a variety of wastewater contracts across the North West.
Experience within tarmac reinstatements, modular and rigid surfaces work would be an advantage. We are looking for individual who take pride in their work to get it right first time and be the the highest standard of quality.
We are looking for someone that is skilled in laying Flags, Kerbstones, Block paving, concreting etc but if any applicants are skilled in both fields (Blacktop and White top) then this would be an added bonus.
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You will provide technical expertise, experience, and work within a team to deliver a first-class service to our customers. Possession of good communication skills and having an enthusiastic approach to people is a must.
Location: Leyland and Stockport
Salary: £15 - £17 per hour, dependent on experience
Hours of Work: Full time, 50 hours per week
Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required:
- Full UK driving licence, HGV class 2 (desirable)
- Civils wastewater experience desirable, but not essential.
- NRSWA Street works qualification - desirable but not essential
- Reinstatement skills.
- Knowledge of utility excavations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Good housekeeping and time management.
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What we are looking for:
Whilst we are looking for the skills and knowledge to be able to carry out the responsibilities of the role it’s just as important to have employees with a positive and caring attitude or those who are looking for develop further and grow with the company.
We welcome employees from a diverse background. We treat people equally from all walks of life and welcome hard-working individuals who want to become part of the Sapphire family.
What you will get in return
In joining the Sapphire Family, you will be working as part of national award-winning utilities organisation who recognise a good work ethic and positive attitude. You will be joining a company that has grown significantly over the last decade.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Death in service
- Employee assistance programme
- Holiday allowance + bank holidays
- Full PPE
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