Utilities Operative

Working here isnt just a job. You can
advance your career
at Avove, and well reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
About us
We design, build and maintain the UKs utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water
What we can offer...
We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. We recognise that one size doesnt fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
Company pension scheme
Enhanced family friendly policies
Life assurance
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising
Our main value is to Move Life Forward and we are committed to developing our colleagues and encouraging personal growth, in conjunction with a flexible working approach so everyone can thrive in an inclusive and open environment. Avove is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we pride ourselves on an inclusive approach to recruitment.
The Role...
To carry out on-site activity as instructed by your Team Leader/Site Manager in line with the specific framework requirements that you operate in.
Responsibilities...
To carry out site duties as instructed by team leader.
To comply with Avoves Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy Provisions and Work Together, Safe Together ethos
To report any good calls, close calls and near misses on Avoves H&S reporting system (e20)
Report any unsafe acts or conditions when observed or bought to your attention
Always wear the correct personal protective equipment
To comply with any generic and task-specific risk assessments for each job
Only carry out tasks, activities and operating plant and equipment that you are certified or competent to use
Maintain a good relationship with all customers, behaving in a professional manner at all times.
Always adhere to Streetworks regulations.
Ensure all materials are used economically and that unused materials are returned to stores
Work in a professional and proactive manner, always leaving your site in a clean and tidy manner
To ensure that all tools, equipment and plant are maintained, kept in a usable condition and report any concerns to your team leader.
Attend any briefings as directed
Carry out any reasonable request as instructed by your People Manager
Skills & Experience...
NRSWA
Signing, lighting & guarding
Driving license
you will be required to travel within the area of the contract that you work within
A responsible, proactive, and flexible attitude
You will be able support your team to find solutions to problems
You will be a team player and provide positive input
You will deliver your work on time and to a high standard
You are willing to develop and learn new skills and qualifications
Good verbal and written communication
Able to work in confined spaces within a Civils environment
An understanding and commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental aspects
What next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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