Operative

We're looking for an Operative to join our Southwest Water team based in Exeter.

Location: Exeter
Hours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

We're seeking an Operative to help us deliver clean water mains and services schemes across the region. You'll be working on our Southwest Water contract, undertaking work installing new water mains, new services, and repair and maintenance services to provide reliable, efficient, and high-quality drinking water across Devon and Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference to local communities.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Operative, you'll be working within the Southwest Water team, supporting them in delivering essential water infrastructure. Your day to day will include:

• Undertaking planned work installing assets from water services to large diameter mains
• Ensuring water quality standards are met and hygiene processes are followed
• Working within timescales to reach targets whilst maintaining productivity levels
• Updating all relevant documentation on each job using a tablet
• Being responsible for personal and site safety, 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 or are willing to obtain a CSCS Card and EUSR Water Hygiene Training (this can be obtained in the role)
• Are ready to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Can work to timescales and targets whilst maintaining quality standards
• Are committed to following safety procedures and creating an inclusive workplace

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.

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.