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Posted 11 August, 2026

Operative

Kier Group
Northampton, Northamptonshire, 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 a dedicated Operative to join our dynamic Anglian Water Alliance team in Northampton.

Location & Hours

Location: Great Billing, Northampton
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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

Your Role

As an Operative, you’ll be an integral part of our team, working on vital projects such as:

  • Maintenance of existing assets
  • Pressure management
  • District metering
  • Large and complex mains repairs

This is a hands-on position where you’ll take personal responsibility for health and safety, quality of work, and productivity targets, all while engaging with customers in a professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Ensure health and safety performance and quality of work
  • Excavate on the highway with a focus on small-scale civils and reinstatement
  • Maintain professional communication with customers
  • Update your team leader and colleagues on progress
  • Promote wellbeing and inclusivity within your team

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

  • Hold a Full driving licence
  • Possess a CSCS and EUSR Water Hygiene card
  • Have experience working and excavating on the highway
  • Are skilled in small-scale civils and reinstatement
  • Hold a valid EUSR National Water Hygiene and SHEA Water certificate

At Kier, we value potential! If you don’t meet every requirement, we still 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 discover exciting career opportunities. Now is the perfect time to get involved—take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy a rewarding work experience!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering 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 initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that qualified disabled applicants are given fair consideration for interviews.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!

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