Operative
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | IP1 5AQ |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10307 |
Summary
We're looking for an Operative to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Ipswich working on the Anglian Water Alliance
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Hours: 45 hours per week + on call rota
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Join our dynamic team maintaining vital water infrastructure and delivering essential services to communities across the region. As an Operative in our IMRDS team (integrated maintenance, repair & developer services), you'll play a crucial role in maintaining Anglian Water's supply systems, responding to emergencies, and enhancing customer service.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Operative, you'll be working within the reactive works team, supporting them in maintaining and improving the water network. Your day to day will include:
-Collaborating with team members to ensure excellent Health & Safety standards
-Building positive relationships with customers, providing reassurance and clear communication
-Supporting repair and maintenance activities across the water network
-Communicating effectively with Team Leaders and colleagues about work progress
-Contributing to the team's productivity targets through quality workmanship
What are we looking for?
This role of Operative is great for you if:
-You hold a full driving licence
-You have a valid CSCS card
-You're EUSR Water Hygiene trained or willing to undertake training
-You enjoy practical, hands-on work in a nurturing team environment
-You're passionate about delivering excellent customer service
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Hours: 45 hours per week + on call rota
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Join our dynamic team maintaining vital water infrastructure and delivering essential services to communities across the region. As an Operative in our IMRDS team (integrated maintenance, repair & developer services), you'll play a crucial role in maintaining Anglian Water's supply systems, responding to emergencies, and enhancing customer service.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Operative, you'll be working within the reactive works team, supporting them in maintaining and improving the water network. Your day to day will include:
-Collaborating with team members to ensure excellent Health & Safety standards
-Building positive relationships with customers, providing reassurance and clear communication
-Supporting repair and maintenance activities across the water network
-Communicating effectively with Team Leaders and colleagues about work progress
-Contributing to the team's productivity targets through quality workmanship
What are we looking for?
This role of Operative is great for you if:
-You hold a full driving licence
-You have a valid CSCS card
-You're EUSR Water Hygiene trained or willing to undertake training
-You enjoy practical, hands-on work in a nurturing team environment
-You're passionate about delivering excellent customer service
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.