Civils Operative

Role Overview

Vorboss is looking for a driven and proactive Civils Operative to join our in‑house Civils team in a permanent position. The Civils Operative will perform excavations, duct laying, duct repair and chamber construction and general street works within the Vorboss network, adhering to guidelines, procedures and high health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of colleagues and the public is at the centre of everything you and the team do.
• Site setup including signage, lighting and guarding.
• Clear blockages in existing duct infrastructure.
• Trench and lay new duct.
• Excavate and install new telecom chambers.
• General groundworks and assist with reinstatements as required.
• Assist with other street works activities including testing, rodding and roping, subduct installs, and civils avoidance.
• Commit to health and safety, and comply with internal policies, procedures and applicable regulations (NRSWA).
• Communicate status of ongoing projects to the Civils Supervisor and office team.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Previous experience working on a civils team or in groundworks on and around utilities, familiarity with tools and equipment required for such works.

Desirable

• Relevant NRSWA certifications.
• Any PIA qualifications (Duct Blockages, Duct Laying, Box Building, General Operatives 1 and 2).
• Experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Reinstatement experience.
• Experience working on deep excavations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Employee Share Plan
• Company pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave allowance that increases with years served (excluding bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Access to Spill, our mental health support partner
• Cycle to work scheme
• Half‑price gym memberships through the healthcare provider
• Free eye test
• Travel loan
• Hastee app to help manage salary and finances

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunities

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. We create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all.

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