We're the team behind the UK's telecom networks- building, upgrading, and keeping the country connected! From fibre installs to 5G rollouts, we make it happen with innovation, speed, and a smile. If you love a challenge and want to be part of something big, Comex 2000 is the place to be.
Hands-on role for experienced civils professionals with Class 2 + HIAB/Clamshell
If you're a skilled Grab Driver with experience in civils or telecoms, this role puts you right at the centre of the action. We're looking for someone who can operate confidently on the highway, support blockage clearance, and carry out reinstatement and excavation works to a high standard.
This position starts as a blockage operative, so experience repairing telecoms blockages is a big advantage.
What You'll Be Doing
- Excavation & reinstatement - Carry out digs, repairs, backfills and reinstatements to industry standards.
- Grab & HIAB operation - Operate grab lorries safely and efficiently using your Class 2 + HIAB/Clamshell licence.
- Ducting & chamber installs - Install ducting, chambers, street cabinets and draw rope on telecoms networks.
- Streetworks compliance - Set up SLG correctly and ensure every site is 100% compliant.
- Using civils tools & plant - Competently use Stihl saws, wacker plates, trench compactors and other plant.
- Daily paperwork - Complete job sheets, risk assessments, plant sheets and van checks.
- Risk & safety awareness - Identify hazards, follow safe systems of work and maintain a strong safety mindset.
- Asset responsibility - Look after company vehicles, tools and plant assigned to you.
- Client communication - Communicate clearly with supervisors, planners and client reps.
- Flexible working - Support other civils workstreams when required.
Requirements
What You'll Bring
- Excellent communication - Able to speak confidently with supervisors, clients and team members.
- Self-sufficient attitude - Takes responsibility and gets the job done without constant oversight.
- Team player mindset - Supports colleagues and contributes to a strong site culture.
- Organised & proactive - Manages time well and stays ahead of tasks.
- Tech-capable - Comfortable using tablets, apps and digital job systems.
- CSCS & NRSWA - Essential for working on the highway.
- Towing & 7.5T licence - Essential for this role.
- Blockage repair experience - Highly desirable for the initial workstream.
Why Grab Drivers Love This Role
- You're trusted to run your workstream with real responsibility.
- You work with proper kit-HIAB, clamshell, saws, compactors and more.
- You're part of a team that values safety, skill and professionalism.You can grow into lead operative, supervisor or civils gang roles.
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