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Operative in Bournemouth

On-site in Bournemouth·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Kier

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On-site, Bournemouth
Contract
Full-time

Skills

Kier is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Bournemouth.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

Visa & relocation

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

The role

We're looking for an Operative to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks - South West Water team based in Bournemouth.

As an Operative, you'll be working within a team that values camaraderie and collaboration, supporting essential water services across our community. You'll work on schemes including mains repairs, new connections, and metering, all while playing a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety. This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals, and where your contribution makes a real difference to the lives of people in your local area.

What you'll do

As an Operative, you'll be working within the South West Water team, supporting them in working on schemes including mains repairs, new connections, and metering. 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
  • Promoting wellbeing and ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is actively encouraged

How you'll work

Location: Bournemouth - Francis Avenue, George Jessell House
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

What are we looking for?

This role of Operative is great for you if:

  • You have experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement
  • You hold a Full driving licence
  • You have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality results
  • Demonstrable experience working collaboratively with others to reach effective solutions."
  • You are disciplined and thorough in how you work and deliver for clients and customers

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!

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Additional information

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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