Drainage Operative

Written By Graeme Eddy

Drainage Operative

Rochford, Essex

Permanent, Full time (47.5 hours) 7am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

£28,333 - £39,628 (£11,44 - £16 per hour) + overtime paid at time and a half and career training opportunities.

Our client is a well-established provider of drainage and water services with over three decades of industry experience. Specialising in comprehensive solutions, they offer a range of services, including traditional open-cut excavation, trenchless technology, CCTV surveys, high-pressure water jetting, root cutting, tankering, and civil engineering. Known for their innovative and cost-effective approach, the company focuses on minimising disruption while maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.

With operations across the south, they support diverse infrastructure projects, from emergency blockages to large-scale sewer diversions and new build connections. Leveraging the latest technology and a team of qualified professionals, they ensure efficient and sustainable project delivery. Approved by local water authorities, this trusted company is a one-stop solution for drainage and water management needs.

They are seeking a skilled and motivated Drainage Operative to join their dynamic team. You will be working on a variety of projects across Essex and Sussex regions. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and high standards on-site.

About the role:

  • Repairing collapsed or damaged pipelines in areas that are difficult to access through excavate

  • Position will include CCTV Surveying, high pressure water jetting and patch lining, ambient/UV/LED cure lining and robotic cutting

  • Performing deep drainage, manhole construction, concreting, block and kerb laying, and excavation work.

  • Carrying out hand digging, heavy lifting, and working in confined spaces.

  • Ensuring site safety and compliance at all times.

  • Undertaking outdoor work, often in challenging conditions

  • Maintenance and upkeep of vehicles.

Experience and Qualifications:

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a manual role e.g.: drainage, construction or groundworks position

  • Full UK driving license ideally clean but the client will consider candidates with up to 6 points

Desirable Qualifications (Training Provided if Needed)

  • HGV 1 or HGV 2 UK License

  • Confined Spaces.

  • CSCS

  • EUSR SHEA (Water/Utility).

  • Street works (NRSWA)

  • 360 Excavator.

  • Dumper ticket

  • Cat and Genny

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