Job Description

We're looking for a motivated Construction Operative to join our Civils Construction team! This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in building and maintaining essential water and sewerage infrastructure across various site locations within the Wessex Water region.

What you'll do

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As a Construction Operative, you'll play a key role in delivering civils construction works across the YTL Construction UK (Infrastructure) projects.



Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, your responsibilities will include:


carrying out excavations and general groundworks installing and repairing pipes of various sizes and materials performing concreting works to support infrastructure development operating a range of plant and equipment safely and efficiently driving company vehicles to and from site locations maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment being mindful of neighbouring properties and public spaces to minimise disruption supporting a culture of teamwork, safety and respect on every job.

What you'll need

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We're looking for someone who works well in a team, takes direction confidently, and brings a positive, can-do attitude to every task.



You'll be working outdoors in all weather conditions and supporting a variety of construction activities, with training provided.



Reliability, punctuality and respect for others are essential, along with a basic understanding of health and safety and a commitment to our 'Make it Right' ethos.



Ideally, you'll also have:


CSCS (Labour Green) Abrasive wheels Cat 4+ & Genny Manual Handling Working at Height Asbestos Awareness Face Fit.

Previous experience in construction and knowledge of site protocols are desirable, but not essential.

What you'll receive

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A combined pension contribution of up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. An interactive health and wellbeing platform. Support from mental health first aiders. A 1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

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YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:


Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.



We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.



If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.