Utilities Operative (Grab Driver)

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role…

Avove have been appointed as the delivery partner for Yorkshire Water's AMP8 Developer Services Framework for the next four years, with a potential four-year extension. This framework involves a range of provisions, from mains and services to meter installations and sewerage diversions, as well as new supply connections and related activities for domestic and commercial customers' new developments. The contract covers all operational activity for both commercial and domestic developer services customers, with an emphasis on improving customer service, and is valued at approximately £95 million over the eight-year period. This is an exciting time to join our business in a period of growth! These roles are brand new opportunities and your chance to join a business that values their employees.

As a Utilities Operative (Grab Driver), you will carry out instructions as directed by the Site Manager/Team Leader to deliver civils work to the agreed quality, agreed timescales and safety.

The role will be based in Brighouse. The role requires a full Driving License.

What will your day look like…

1. Carrying out tasks given by the Site Manager/ Team Leader, in a diligent manner, ensuring the work is done in an efficient, cost effective, and professional manner producing work of high quality.
2. Attending training courses necessary for professional development.
3. Ensuring materials are used economically and unused materials are returned to stores, arranging for all scrap materials to be removed from site in a safe manner at the end of each job.
4. Undertaking possession management and site management duties as instructed.
5. Undertaking all duties as skilled, in a reliable, flexible constructive manner. Assisting the team as required.
6. Maintaining a good relationship with all customers, behaving in a professional manner at all times.

About you…

As a Utilities Operative (Grab Driver), you will be health and safety focussed and possess good communication skills. A keen problem solver, you will have a willingness to learn and a commitment to professional development.

What’s in it for you…

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us…

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water.

We are an equal opportunities employer.....

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next...

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.