Civils Reinstatement Operative  

Key Responsibilities

Site works requirements

• Trenching and Laying new ducting to specified depths and widths
• Test, Rod and Roping BToR Infrastructure
• Create A55 Creation in line with internal SOPs
• Carry out TM surveys when required
• Clearing blockages within the underground network to BToR Specifications
• Installing chambers, toby boxes and associated Core Drilling works
• General Excavational Digs
• Operate various types of machinery and hand tools
• Maintain spoil storage, barriers, and site organisation
• Carry out all works in accordance with approved designs, specifications and local authority requirements
• Working safely and in line with industry and site regulations and internal SOPs
• Ensuring Permit Compliance (NRWSA, HAUC)
• Ensure use of in date SafeDig documentation (utility searches, CADs, CAT & Genny checks, gas detector usage)
• Closely coordinating with Civils supervisors and reinstatement gangs to arrange back fill reinstatements effectively within permit timelines
• Work as part of a gang, supporting colleagues to meet daily operational demands
• Communicate progress, blockers, and material/equipment needs to supervisors
• Support weekend work, out-of-hours tasks, and recovery activities when required

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensure strict H&S compliance across all civils operations
• Responsible for PPE worn to be compliant
• Conduct Daily Equipment checks before use
• Ensure all works comply with CDM regulations, NRSWA, HAUC and client SOPs
• Ensuring RAMS are suitable, approved, and adhered to
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses immediately to supervisor & Civils Manager
• Communicate progress, blockers, and material/equipment needs to supervisors
• Record and provide SPO/Asbuilts documentation

Required Experience & Skills 

Essential

• Strong proven experience in excavation/digging within civils and telecoms
• Valid Smart Awards card with mandatory accreditations uploaded and in date:

            -K008 - Hand rodding in the underground network.

            -NRSWA – Full operative Modules

            -SA002 + SA005 + SA006 – Underground Safety / Safe working in Civils

            -Q013 - Box Building (Modular)

            -Q019 - Core Drilling

            -Q020 – Duct Blockages

            -Q021 - Duct Laying

            -NPORS tickets including Digger / Mini-Digger

• Strong knowledge and understanding of:

            -Streetworks Legislation (NRSWA, HAUC)

            -Civils construction methods and PIA

            -Traffic Management interfaces

• Physically Fit and able to carry out manual digging
• Able to assess and read job packs, Mapping and utility Prints
• Full Uk Driving Licence
• Must be based within 60 minutes drive to Derbyshire

Desirable

• SA010 – Confined spaces - Medium risk
• Knowledge of BT Openreach specifications & documentation
• Knowledge of Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA)
• First Aid or IOSH qualifications

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Civils Manager
• Indirectly reports to: Civils Supervisor/s and Programme Lead (Build Lead)

The Rewards

• £ TBC
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Company pension contribution.
• £1,500 employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Generous business mileage reimbursement.
• Continuous development and long-term career prospects.

Connect Fibre offers excellent team and business building opportunities.

(Candidates must be a UK resident with citizenship or indefinite leave to remain and are required to undertake a basic DBS check.)