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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 looking for passionate Operatives to join our Anglian Water Alliance team in the vibrant cities of Norwich and Ipswich.

Location: Norwich and Ipswich
Hours: 45 hours per week

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

Your Role in Our Mission

As part of the Anglian Water Alliance team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing water infrastructure across the region. This hands-on position allows you to develop your skills while contributing to essential services that support local communities. You’ll work collaboratively on diverse projects, including:

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

Your Responsibilities

In your role as an Operative, you will:

  • Take personal responsibility for health and safety performance and quality of work
  • Engage in 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
  • Provide excellent service delivery while engaging professionally with customers

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 believe in finding potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!

Why Join Us?

Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business. With diverse project portfolios and exciting 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:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working options
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great. #joinkier

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