Job Description

General Operative - (6 Month Contract - Wastewater Treatment Projects)

About Us:

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK's largest water utilities, Uisce Eireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Affinity Water and United Utilities.

Glanua is passionate about solving today's environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 560+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

The Role:

Due to an expanding portfolio of works Glanua is seeking experienced General Operatives, Groundworkers, Machine Drivers and Pipelayers. You will work as part of our multi-disciplinary project delivery team from initial mobilisation to site to final site finishes and demobilisation. You will have the opportunity to experience the full variety of works involved in the delivery of water/wastewater infrastructure projects, from pipelay and deep drainage works to site finishes such as landscaping and kerbing.

Glanua is a progressive company which always seeks to develop its employees. When you demonstrate aptitude and interest in furthering your career within the organisation, training and promotion will always be available to you.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are outlined as follows:



Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a "one team" culture.

Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.

Ability to install ducting, sewer pipework, manholes, drainage, and water mains.

Works involved in the completion of site finishes, inclusive of kerbing, shuttering concrete pouring and finishing, topsoiling and landscaping.

Have an awareness of best practice housekeeping and make a conscious effort to uphold housekeeping on your site.

Liaise closely with the project delivery engineering team on-site, HSQE advisor, and management in order to ensure safe and timely delivery of duties.

Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration, cooperation and respect.

Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required for the position are outlined as follows:



CSCS card

First aid

SSSTS

Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a similar role, preferably in utilities/ water and wastewater industry.

Experience on water projects a distinct advantage

HDPE welding experience and training cert although not required is desirable

Ability to use grade and level lasers

Basic understanding of health and safety standards and the ability to embrace the safety ethos of the organisation

Ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects

Full Driving Licence.