Jobs in Brighouse, eng, gb

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognize great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role…

We are seeking a motivated multi-Utilities Operative with experience in the clean and wastewater sector to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining our high standards of service while ensuring safety and compliance on site. Full teams will also be considered for this role.

This is a full-time, permanent role and will be based at various Avove sites.

What will your day look like…

• Carry out site duties as directed by your team leader, ensuring adherence to Avove’s Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies, as well as our Work Together, Safe Together ethos.
• Report any good calls, close calls, and near misses through our H&S reporting system (e20).
• Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions promptly.
• Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and comply with risk assessments for each task.
• Only perform tasks and operate equipment that you are certified or competent to use.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, always behaving professionally.
• Adhere to Street works regulations and ensure materials are used efficiently, returning any unused materials to stores.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work site, ensuring all tools and equipment are kept in usable condition, reporting any issues to your team leader.
• Attend briefings as directed and carry out any reasonable requests from your People Manager.

About you…

We are seeking a dedicated water Utilities Operative with NRSWA certification and experience in signing, lighting, and guarding. You will need a valid driving license, as travel within your contract area is required. You will demonstrate a responsible, proactive, and flexible attitude, with a strong commitment to teamwork and problem-solving. You should be focused on delivering high-quality work on time while showing a willingness to develop and learn new skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work safely in confined spaces within a civils environment. A solid understanding and commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are crucial for this role.

What’s in it for you…

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

About us…

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next...

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognize talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of the recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please reach out for more information.

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