Operative in Nelson

Right across infrastructure, there is a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you are at in your career, with us you will have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We are problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our Water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment.

This role will be within our Clean Water Delivery Team. You will perform labouring duties as part of a team on the water network, including excavation, pipe laying, and backfilling whilst ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards of safety and quality, adhering to all company and client protocols. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and other contractors to complete projects efficiently and maintain a clean and organised worksite, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored. You will serve as a professional and approachable representative of Welsh Water, providing clear and courteous communication to customers and the public. You will need to respond to and resolve customer queries or concerns on-site with a positive and helpful attitude and adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations, including those specific to the water and utility industries. You will need to be willing to undertake further training and development to advance your skills and career.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a labourer in the water industry, with direct experience on the water network. Alternatively, experience within the broader utility industry will be highly regarded.
• Valid StreetWorks ticket (NRSWA).
• Valid Water Hygiene certificate.
• Valid UK driving license (desirable).

Our values and commitments:

• We are responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet.
• We are open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations.
• We are together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
• We are ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life.

Whether you are a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It is an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

Benefits:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• My Rewards portal, access to thousands of retail discounts.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!
• Standby / Overtime / Call out.
• 21 days plus bank holiday, rising to 25 days with service.
• Personal Accident Cover.