General Operative
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Uckfield, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Finlay Jude Associates Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RKL110625 |
Summary
FJA are recruiting on behalf of our client, a company specialising in the repair and maintenance of wastewater networks. They are currently looking for a General Operative based in the Southern Water Region.
Benefits as a General Operative:
Competitive salary
Supportive company culture
Comprehensive Training & Development
General Operative role and responsibilities:
Taking instruction from the team leader /Ganger in order to complete civils work on the drainage network
Assist the Team Leader in completing jobs safely on time and informing them of progress made
Drive and operate plant and equipment (where suitably authorised and competent to do so) to the necessary company standards under the supervision of the Team Leader
Assist in the carrying out of CAT scanning and advance marking of utilities apparatus
Report any obstructions or cable damage to the Team Leader incurred using the correct company procedures
Assist under supervision with the digging and lifting involved in trench excavation
Comply with the requirements of the Company Safety, Environmental and Zero Tolerance Policies
Inform Team Leader of any Health, Safety & Environmental breach, or concerns, and co-operate with the company representatives in all aspects of H, S, E and Welfare
Ensure the correct PPE is worn and properly maintained
Complete ad hoc duties in other departments to cover holidays and sickness when required
Carry out any other tasks appropriate to this position
General Operative requirements:
Groundwork or utility experience preferred but not essential
Full clean driving license
Street works (NRSWA) is desirable
Service avoidance (Cat and Genny) is desirable
If you are looking for a fantastic General Operative opportunity, then click on the 'apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers
Benefits as a General Operative:
Competitive salary
Supportive company culture
Comprehensive Training & Development
General Operative role and responsibilities:
Taking instruction from the team leader /Ganger in order to complete civils work on the drainage network
Assist the Team Leader in completing jobs safely on time and informing them of progress made
Drive and operate plant and equipment (where suitably authorised and competent to do so) to the necessary company standards under the supervision of the Team Leader
Assist in the carrying out of CAT scanning and advance marking of utilities apparatus
Report any obstructions or cable damage to the Team Leader incurred using the correct company procedures
Assist under supervision with the digging and lifting involved in trench excavation
Comply with the requirements of the Company Safety, Environmental and Zero Tolerance Policies
Inform Team Leader of any Health, Safety & Environmental breach, or concerns, and co-operate with the company representatives in all aspects of H, S, E and Welfare
Ensure the correct PPE is worn and properly maintained
Complete ad hoc duties in other departments to cover holidays and sickness when required
Carry out any other tasks appropriate to this position
General Operative requirements:
Groundwork or utility experience preferred but not essential
Full clean driving license
Street works (NRSWA) is desirable
Service avoidance (Cat and Genny) is desirable
If you are looking for a fantastic General Operative opportunity, then click on the 'apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers