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Posted 10 August, 2026

Operative

Kier Group
Norwich, norfolk, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as an Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference? We’re on the lookout for passionate Operatives to join our Anglian Water Alliance team in the vibrant cities of Norwich and Ipswich.

Key Details

Location: Norwich and Ipswich
Hours: 45 hours per week

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

Your Role

As an Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing water infrastructure across the region. You’ll collaborate on a variety of projects, including:

  • Maintenance of existing assets
  • Pressure management
  • District metering
  • Complex mains repairs

This hands-on position not only allows you to develop your skills but also contributes to essential services that support local communities.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Take personal responsibility for health and safety performance and quality of work
  • Work on maintenance of existing assets, pressure management, and district metering
  • Carry out large and complex mains repairs
  • Communicate effectively with team leaders and colleagues on project progress
  • Engage professionally with customers to ensure excellent service delivery

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

  • Hold a Full driving licence
  • Have CSCS and EUSR Water Hygiene cards
  • Have experience working and excavating on the highway
  • Are experienced with small-scale civils and reinstatement
  • Hold valid EUSR National Water Hygiene and SHEA Water certificates

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferable 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! With diverse project portfolios and numerous career opportunities, there’s never been a better time to get involved. Take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy a rewarding work-life balance!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees 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 can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!

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