Operative

Join Our South-West Water Team as an Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for a dedicated Operative to join our dynamic South-West Water team based in Paignton. This is your chance to be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where you can build a rewarding career!

Location:

Paignton

Hours:

45 hours per week, with shifts covering Monday to Sunday. You'll also have the opportunity to join our on-call rota.

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities:

As an Operative, you will be an essential part of our rapid response team, helping to deliver and restore clean water services across the region. Your daily tasks will include:

• Undertaking planned or reactive work on water services, from small-scale repairs to large diameter mains.
• Working collaboratively within a rapid response team that operates around the clock.
• Completing all relevant documentation using a tablet to ensure accurate records for each job.
• Using vehicles, plant, and materials responsibly to minimize wastage.
• Taking responsibility for personal and site safety at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold a Full driving licence.
• Are ready to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Can work to timescales and targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Are committed to following safety procedures and fostering an inclusive workplace.
• Are willing to obtain a CSCS Card and EUSR Water Hygiene training (we’ll support you with this).

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and we welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Why Join Us?

Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. There’s never been a better time to get involved!

Rewards and Benefits:

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application and welcoming you to our team. #JoinKier