Wessex Internet
Rural Civils Operative
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Build More Than Infrastructure—Build the Future of Rural Connectivity.
Wessex Internet is an award-winning broadband provider transforming how rural communities stay connected across the South West. As we continue expanding into the New Forest, Wiltshire, and South & West Dorset, we're looking for experienced Civils Operatives to join our fast-growing in-house team.
In this role, you'll get hands-on with our trenchless technology (Mole Plough and Directional Drilling), operating plant and machinery across varied and often beautiful landscapes. If you love physical outdoor work, want long-term stability, and thrive in a supportive, tight-knit team, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
What We Offer
- A £30,000 - £36,000 starting salary (depending on experience)
- Real career progression, including supervisory and team leader pathways
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
- Private medical insurance, life assurance & income protection
- Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes
- Enhanced family leave policies
- 75% staff broadband discount
- High street discounts across 100+ major brands
- Summer & Christmas team socials
- A chance to be part of a company with a strong, long-term vision
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What You'll Be Doing
- Operating plant and machinery (including 2.7-ton Kubota diggers) for fibre installs, manholes, and telecoms cabinets
- Supporting mole plough and directional drilling teams to deliver fast, trenchless fibre installations
- Carrying out daily plant checks and basic maintenance
- Flagging site challenges and helping your Team Leader keep projects moving
- Always promoting and following safe working practices, reporting any H&S concerns
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members on site
We're Looking For Someone With
- Experience in civils, utilities, groundwork, or rural infrastructure
- A full UK manual driving licence
- A strong work ethic and comfort working outdoors in any weather
- Confidence operating plant and machinery (tickets beneficial but not essential)
- Experience with excavation, ducting, and/or pipe or cable laying
- Understanding of working on agricultural land or in remote environments
- A proactive, solutions-focused, team-first approach
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Desirable (but Not Essential)
- B+E trailer licence
- CSCS
- Street Works / Cable Avoidance (CAT & Genny)
Seasonal Working Pattern
This role follows our annualised seasonal working pattern, designed to make the most of the busy construction season while offering greater flexibility during the winter.
Summer (approximately March–October)
- Monday to Friday
- 50-hour working week
Winter (approximately November–February)
- Monday to Thursday
- 36-hour working week
- Enjoy regular three-day weekends during the quieter months
Your salary is paid equally throughout the year, giving you consistent monthly earnings regardless of seasonal hours worked.
Occasional Friday training days and overtime may be required to support business needs.
If you're ready to put your civils experience to work in a growing company with a clear vision for the future, apply now and help us build the fibre network powering rural communities for generations to come.
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