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Posted 16 August, 2026

Operative

Kier Group
Norwich, England, 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. This is your chance to play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing water infrastructure across the region!

Location:

Norwich and Ipswich

Hours:

45 hours per week

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

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Operative, you will be an integral part of our team, working collaboratively on a variety of projects. Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Taking personal responsibility for health and safety performance and ensuring high-quality work.
  • Maintaining existing assets, managing pressure, and overseeing district metering.
  • Carrying out large and complex mains repairs.
  • Communicating effectively with team leaders and colleagues about project progress.
  • Engaging 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.
  • Possess CSCS and EUSR Water Hygiene cards.
  • Have experience working and excavating on the highway.
  • Are skilled in small-scale civils and reinstatement.
  • Hold valid EUSR National Water Hygiene and SHEA Water certificates.

At Kier, we believe in discovering potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply! We value transferable skills and would love to chat with you.

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 and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.

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 diversity and inclusion 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 at Kier!

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