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Operative
We're looking for an Operative to join our South-West Water team based in Bodmin.
Location: Bodmin
Hours: 45 per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
We have an immediately available opportunity for an Operative to join our team in South-West Water. In this role, you can enjoy supported career progression and a collaborative work environment. Kier is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. Our people are at the heart of our business, using their skills and creativity to provide solutions and services to our clients and customers.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Operative, you'll be working within the South-West Water team, supporting them in delivering and restoring clean water services. Your day to day will include:
- Undertaking planned or reactive work as directed from water services to large diameter mains
- Ensuring levels of productivity working within timescales and to targets
- Updating all relevant documentation on each job using a tablet
- Being part of a rapid response team that works around the clock to deliver and restore clean water
- Being responsible for personal and site safety whilst ensuring full and correct use of vehicles, plant and materials
What are we looking for?
This role of Operative is great for you if you:
- Hold a Full driving licence
- Have a CSCS Card and EUSR Water Hygiene training (or are willing to obtain this in the role)
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Location: Bodmin
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Vacancy ID: 11829
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Background check: None
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Closing date: 4 Aug 2026
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Flexible Working: No
Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.
