Clean Water Hygiene Operative

Clean Water Metering Operative

Location:

North West England Yard Base:

Leigh, WN7 Pay:

Price work – up to £100 per completed box We are recruiting experienced

Clean Water Metering Operatives

to join a growing utilities contractor working on a domestic water metering contract across the North West. The Role:

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for installing external boundary boxes and water meters at domestic properties. You will collect materials and equipment from the Leigh yard each day before travelling to site. Your duties will include: Loading and unloading materials and equipment at the yard.

Excavating for external boundary boxes and water meters.

Installing water meters and boundary boxes in accordance with client specifications.

Backfilling excavations and reinstating surfaces, including tarmac, paving flags, concrete and unmade ground.

Completing all works safely and to the required quality standards.

Using a tablet to complete electronic job sheets and client documentation where required.

Wearing appropriate PPE and following all health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

EUSR Water Hygiene – mandatory for every operative.

Previous experience within the water utilities sector.

A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.

Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a gang.

Additional Gang Requirements

At least one member of each team must hold or demonstrate the following: EUSR Cat 1 and Cat 2.

Full Streetworks Units 1–8.

Ability to drive and tow a trailer.

Competence in using a tablet and completing electronic client forms.

SHEA Water, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness and EUSR Abrasive Wheels are also required. Where permitted by the contractor, SHEA Water, Asbestos Awareness and EUSR Abrasive Wheels can be obtained after starting work. Manual Handling must be held by each operative. Pay and Productivity

This is a

price-work contract , with earnings linked to the number of completed installations. Below 20 boxes per week: £80 per completed box.

20 boxes per week: £90 per completed box.

25 or more boxes per week: £100 per completed box.

The target is 20 completed boxes per week, with higher rates available for teams achieving 25 or more. Gang members can agree their own split. Typical arrangements include £45/£45 or £50/£40 between the foreman and second operative at the £90 rate. Who We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from reliable, experienced water metering operatives and established gangs who can work efficiently, maintain high reinstatement standards and deliver a professional service to customers.

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