Utility Operative - Gas / Water

Utility Operative - Gas / Water

Location: Sudbury and surrounding area

Salary: Competitive & Benefits

We're looking for reliable, hard-working Utility Operatives to join our Water & Gas Team. This is a hands-on role involving the installation, maintenance and connection of water and gas networks on residential developments. Working as part of a skilled team, you'll help deliver essential utility infrastructure safely, efficiently and to a high standard, ensuring excellent service for our customers and clients. As a Utility Operative, you'll support the installation and maintenance of both water and gas networks across a variety of sites, working alongside experienced team members to carry out essential utility connection works and ensuring all tasks are completed safely, professionally and in line with industry standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out water and gas installation works, including mains and service connections.
• Assist with the safe construction, maintenance and repair of utility networks.
• Undertake excavation, pipe laying, reinstatement and associated groundwork activities.
• Work in accordance with site plans, job specifications and company procedures.
• Operate tools, equipment and plant safely and effectively.
• Comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards at all times.
• Attend toolbox talks, training sessions and competency updates as required.
• Accurately record details of work completed and report any issues or incidents.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Communicate professionally with customers, residents, colleagues and site teams.
• Represent the company positively and contribute to delivering an excellent customer experience.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within the utilities, water, gas or civil engineering sectors.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to health and safety.
• Works well as part of a team and can follow instructions effectively.
• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Takes pride in delivering quality workmanship.
• Can communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• Is dependable, motivated and able to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• EUSR Registration.
• Water Hygiene Certificate.
• SHEA Water and/or SHEA Gas.
• NCO Water (Mains and/or Services) and/or NCO Gas qualification.
• Previous experience working on utility infrastructure projects.

Desirable

• Appropriate plant operator certificates.
• Streetworks qualification (NRSWA).
• Experience working on residential utility installations.
• Additional utility network qualifications.

Our Benefits

We are committed to rewarding our employees and providing benefits that support both your professional and personal life.

Our benefits include:

Competitive Salary

Life Cover

Attractive Holiday Allowance

Wellbeing Services

Enhanced Parental Leave

Long Service Awards

Learning & Development Opportunities

Volunteering Scheme

Buy Additional Holiday

And much more..

Closing date: 20th October 2026

Shortlist date: 21st October 2026

Interview date: TBC

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