Job Description

We have an immediately available opportunity for an Operative to join our Utilities, South-West Water team. In this role, you can look forward to supported career progression with ample training opportunities, a collaborative work environment and enjoy twenty-one days of annual leave with a yearly increase and access to high street discounts on over 500 retail brands.

Kier Utilities brings the built environment to life, keeping people and businesses connected. In this role, you will be working on our Southwest Water contract, where we work on repairs and maintenance services to provide reliable, efficient, and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services.

In the role of Operative, you will be a part of a close-knit team and will work closely with another experienced team member. Together, you will venture out to local areas, actively participating in a variety of schemes, including all stages of excavation works on site. With experience and provided training, you have the potential to progress to the role of Lead Water Technician, where you can take on greater responsibilities and further develop your skills in the field.

Location: Based in Bodmin with travel across the picturesque, coastal Southwest region - company vehicle will be provided.

Contract: Permanent \xe2\x80\x93 Full time

Responsibilities

The role of Trainee Operative/Labourer will be field based, and you will be reporting daily to your team leader while upholding Kier\xe2\x80\x99s standards of health and safety, quality of work and productivity.

You will be expected to:

\xc2\xb7 Manual labour in setting up site, excavating, preparing and installing water fittings

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that all relevant documentation is updated on each job using a tablet

\xc2\xb7 Be a part of a rapid response team that works around the clock to deliver and restore clean water

Who are we looking for?

No experience required

\xc2\xb7 Hold a valid Full Drivers Licence

\xc2\xb7 Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

\xc2\xb7 Willingness to upskill - Comprehensive training will be provided

We\xe2\x80\x99re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

• new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance, and more
• pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
• Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets
• employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our .

Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.

We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the steps we\xe2\x80\x99ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\xe2\x80\x99s diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our .

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant\xe2\x80\x99s criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: 17 August 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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Kier Group