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.
* Company vehicle
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
* Avove Discount Scheme
* Family friendly policies
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options
* Financial wellbeing programme
* Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
* We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
About us…
Avove have been appointed as the delivery partner for Yorkshire Water's AMP8 Developer Services Framework for the next four years, with a potential four-year extension. This framework involves a range of provisions, from mains and services to meter installations and sewerage diversions, as well as new supply connections and related activities for domestic and commercial customers' new developments. The contract covers all operational activity for both commercial and domestic developer services customers, with an emphasis on improving customer service, and is valued at approximately £95 million over the eight-year period. This is an exciting time to join our business in a period of growth! These roles are brand new opportunities and your chance to join a business that values their employees.
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 recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
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