Rural Civil Operative- Wiltshire

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About Wessex Internet

We are a fast-growing, innovative Internet provider, delivering full-fibre broadband across rural areas in the Southwest, including Dorset, Somerset, New Forest, and now expanding our network into Wiltshire. Dedicated to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands of countryside homes and businesses, we are different to most Alt Nets in that we design, build, and operate our own network to ensure every connection meets our high standards.

About Wessex Internet

We are a fast-growing, innovative Internet provider, delivering full-fibre broadband across rural areas in the Southwest, including Dorset, Somerset, New Forest, and now expanding our network into Wiltshire. Dedicated to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands of countryside homes and businesses, we are different to most Alt Nets in that we design, build, and operate our own network to ensure every connection meets our high standards.

Late last year, we celebrated an exciting milestone in connecting our 10,000th customer to our full-fibre service. This achievement highlights our commitment to exceptional customer service and is reflected in our customer reviews and trust pilot scores.

We’re a growing business built on teamwork, where each contribution is valued and has a part to play in our successes. With a focus on personal and professional growth, we offer endless opportunities to make an impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team.

The Role

Due to continued growth and recently winning a contract to bring Full Fibre to the South Wiltshire area, we are expanding our teams and are now looking for experienced Civils Operative to join our Wiltshire Team. Our Civils Team are looking for machine operators to join our Vibratory Mole Plough and Directional Drilling teams. Our unique trench-less equipment allows for simple and efficient network build across varying soil types and terrain.

Reporting into one of experienced team leaders/ Supervisors you will be working within our larger Civil Engineering Department. Initially your main role will be operating one of our 2.7ton Kubota diggers, supporting the smooth running of the mole plough and or drilling machines.

Our successful candidate will have experience within a civils construction role or come from a farming background with experience of using agricultural machinery. Knowledge and experience of working across agricultural land and or experience in excavation works and cabling will support in understanding the challenges faced when building new infrastructure across tricky terrain.

The successful Candidate will undergo a structured Induction and Probationary training plan. At Wessex we are proud to offer on going development and career opportunities. With a rapidly expanding Civils Department, we are supporting progression from within, focusing on upskilling and developing our Operatives to become our future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Work cohesively as part of a team
• Operate excavation machinery to complete fibre lay, manhole installation and construction if telecommunication cabinets
• Identify and feedback on issues/challenges which may hinder the teams progress
• Support carrying out regular maintenance checks on machinery
• Always instill safe working practice
• Raise any concerns around potential H&S risks
• Record and feedback any accidents and or near misses to the Team Leader
• Support in training new team members

Requirements

• A full UK driving license (Essential)
• Ability to work in a range of field environments
• Competent using plant and machinery
• Enjoy working outdoors in an active role
• Work well as part of team
• Prior experience working on agricultural land, excavation and or cable/pipe works

Advantageous But Not Essential

• B&E trailer license
• CSCS
• Street Works / Cable Avoidance

Shortlisted applicants will be offered a Trial Day with the Civils team instead of a formal type interview. At Wessex we value the importance of candidates fully understanding what our field based roles involve and getting a little taster. The successful candidates will receive full payment for this trial day in their first pay-packet.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of holiday
• Enhanced Family Pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career into a team leader position. Many of our current Team Leader started as an Civil Operative.
• Training & development to gain relevant tickets to operate machinery.
• Regular social events
• Free onsite parking
• 75% discount to Wessex Internet package

Find out what it’s really like to work at Wessex Internet from some of our team by visiting https://www.wessexinternet.com/careers/ and watch our short video https://youtu.be/5U1j7GzB3Cc

Compensation: £29,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience (based on 45 hour week, plus additional hours at agreed hourly rate plus a time and a half for weekend working – optional)

Hours: Monday 7 am – 5/6 pm, Tuesday to Friday 7.30 am – 5/6 pm based on 45 hour week plus additional hours

Holiday: 25 days plus bank Holidays and the ability to buy and sell days

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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