Civil Operatives – Home Counties
Location: London, Kent, Surry, Hertfordshire & Sussex (M25 Corridor).
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 (based on experience and relevant accreditations held) + fully expensed van, equipment.

Company Description

My client is a System Integrator and Technology Solutions provider headquartered in Dubai – United Arab Emirates, operating in 4 countries, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. My client has recently started their operations in the United Kingdom with the vision of becoming the leading technology enabler.  

Job Description:

My client is currently seeking to recruit experienced Civil Gangs covering projects for major ISP’s across the Home Counties (London, Surrey, Sussex, Hertfordshire and Kent/M25 Corridor). Under the direction of the Manager & Site supervisors, applicants will be required to perform excavations, repairs and reinstatement, installation of duct, street cabinets, pulling of draw rope on telecoms infrastructure located within the public highway, streets and up to customers premises using up to date client standard operating procedures and in full compliance to current legislation, health and safety requirements and company policies.

Experience, Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Experienced of carrying out manual excavations-reinstatement as per industry standard within the BT Openreach Duct Network or other utility service providers.
• Laying-Jointing of various type/size of Telecom Ducts including Micro Duct.
• Capable to perform Duct testing & roping for cable pulling.
• Capable of performing and/or managing BTMG activity for connecting Ducts in Jointing Chambers/CBT’s.
• Locate and repair/clear telecom underground duct blockage in any surface.
• Preferably hold existing BT accreditations or have previous BT experience.
• Ability to produce, update and interpret records of daily work logs, data recordings and network design maps.
• Experience of risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies at work site.
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external clients.
• To treat internal and external customers with respect and provide support at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all current client processes and procedures
• Experience in a similar operational or engineering environment within the telecommunications industry.
• Be competent in the use of Stihl Saws / Wacker plates/ trench compactor / mini digger / jack hammer and hold the correct certification to complete the works.

Job Requirements:

• Must Hold BT PIA SA002 and S7 (NOPS)
• Have a current NRSWA Streetworks Card (Level6 and Level 7), CSCS/ECS Card, Confined Space Training.
• Asbestos awareness certificate.
• Accreditations in underground working desirable.
• NRSWA certificate, Units for Excavation, Reinstatement.
• A digger license is desirable CPCS/NPORS.
• Clean UK driving Licence.