SSSTS Operative - National Grid Person

Posting date:	18 March 2026
Salary:	£36 to £38 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 April 2026
Location:	Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EG
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	Req/679409_1773825196

Summary

Job Title: SSSTS Groundworks Supervisor - National Grid Person
Location: Necton Substation, UK
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: 23/03/2026
Duration: Ongoing
Pay Rate: Up to £38/hour DOE

Overview:
We are looking for an SSSTS-qualified Operative to supervise and work alongside a gang delivering civils and groundwork packages within a live substation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and assisting a gang on site
• Installation of chippings and Type 3 to level
• Carrying out remedial and concrete works
• Installation of ducts and drawpits
• Foundation excavations
• General groundworks duties

Essential Requirements:

• SSSTS
• National Grid Persons
• HSG47 Cat 1 & 2
• PVM/Banksman

Beneficial:
360 Excavator (with lifting ops)
FTD

Pre-Start Induction:
All operatives must complete the online induction (Intasite) prior to arriving on site

• A valid QR code must be presented
• Failure to complete induction = non-payment for time spent completing it later

Site Rules & Conduct:

• Adherence to all site rules is mandatory
• First 4 weeks: unpaid breaks
• After 4 weeks: 30-minute paid daily break
• No payment for operatives dismissed due to negligence or misconduct
• Random Drug & Alcohol testing in place
• No travel time paid
• Parking costs are not reimbursed
• Left turn in/out of site must be followed

If you are interested and would like to be put forward for the role in question, please respond to the advert with your most up to date CV and tickets for consideration.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age