Civils Operative

Location: North East Region
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £33k + Flexible Benefits

Freedom Networks has an exciting opportunity for a Civils Operative to join our Faults team, supporting our Cable Engineering Services Contract on behalf of Northern Powergrid. Working across the North East region, you will be responsible for carrying out excavation and reinstatement works, supporting fault response activities, and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.

This role includes participation in a shift and standby rota and is ideal for someone with experience in civils, utilities, or street works who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Carry out excavation and reinstatement works in support of fault and emergency response activities.
• Support the delivery of works across the Cable Engineering Services Contract (CESC).
• Work closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and operational teams to ensure efficient delivery of works.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with Freedom and client Health & Safety standards.
• Assist in the timely completion and submission of all required site documentation.
• Liaise with client representatives, contract coordinators and engineers as required.
• Engage professionally with customers and members of the public when working on site.
• Ensure all works are completed to the required quality standards and specifications.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all activities.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working within civils, utilities, excavation or reinstatement environments.
• Understanding of safe digging practices and site safety requirements.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Streetworks (NRSWA) accreditation.
• Experience working on utility or power distribution contracts.
• Previous fault response or emergency works experience.
• Plant operator tickets or relevant industry qualifications.

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

 

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of timewith plenty of notice.If you require any accommodations to participatein the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us 

 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

 

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

 

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

 

 

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