Skilled Operative

Skilled Operative Job Introduction Founded in 1968, Griffiths is one of the leading civil engineering and rail contractors working throughout Wales, the midlands and south-west England. With an annual turnover of circa £225m our 1000+ directly employed, well-trained, dedicated and highly competent workforce deliver client solutions which includes Welsh Government, Network Rail, Highways England, local authorities, Utility Companies and selected private sector organisations. In 2018, Griffiths became part of Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials business and a wholly owned subsidiary of CRH. Griffiths has over 1,000 employees operating across 100 sites or schemes at any given time. We're now recruiting for Skilled Operatives for our Wastewater framework (for a 5 year contract). We have opportunities based in Abergavenny or Cilfynydd Nr Pontypridd or Gowerton and the work areas cover Gwent, Swansea, NPT, Bridgend, Valleys and Cardiff. The purpose of these roles is to ensure the safe delivery of repair and maintenance tasks on the Wastewater Network in the South Wales region. We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. Role Responsibility The Skilled Operative will be responsible a variety of tasks including: * Supporting their Team Leader to deliver works safely, compliantly, efficiently and in accordance with legislation/industry and company standards * Co-operation on Health and Safety matters including point of work risk assessments for each job/project, so a safe method of working is achieved * Working on standby rota ( 1 week in 4) to deliver emergency works out of hours The Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role you will have experience of working within the Water/Utilities industry. You will also: Essential Skills/Experience: * Possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience of Deep drainage/ pipe laying experience * Confined space working (C&G Med Risk Minimum) * NRSWA – Streetworks qualified * Be IT literate * Possess full UK driving licence (ideally cat C1E) * CAT 4+ trained * Water Hygiene Card (desirable) * Asbestos Awareness * COSHH Awareness * 360 Excavator <10t (CPCS) Why Tarmac At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success. Tarmac Trading Limited Apply Salary Competitive Frequency Annual Job Reference tarmac/TP/102/975 Contract Type Permanent Closing Date 15 March, 2021 Job Category Operations Business Unit Griffiths Location Pontypridd, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland) Date posted 22 February, 2021 Apply +- Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors Directions to * Add to watchlist * Print this job * Refer a friend for this job 975 Your name Your email address Receiver name Your friend's email address This form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA. By using this form you agree to the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Use. Send Spread the word Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Jobs in the same category * General Operative Leeds, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland) Competitive Permanent Apply by 04 April, 2021 Posted on 04 March, 2021 * Asphalt Operative Presteigne, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland) Competitive Permanent Apply by 04 April, 2021 Posted on 04 March, 2021 * Quarry Operative Presteigne, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland) Competitive Permanent Apply by 04 April, 2021 Posted on 04 March, 2021 * Granulation Plant Chargehand Port Talbot, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland) Competitive Permanent Apply by 19 March, 2021 Posted on 04 March, 2021 * Relief Supervisor Reading, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland) Competitive Permanent Apply by 18 March, 2021 Posted on 04 March, 2021