Utilities Digger Operative

Belfast City District Source: WhatJobs

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Utilities Digger Operative (RE/013/DD)

Morrow Contracts was founded nearly 40 years ago and is one of the most respected utilities and civil engineering companies in Northern Ireland. We are an integral member of the utilities industry, a joint-venture company undertaking electricity, sewer, telecoms, roads and, water works, civil engineering, fibre cable installations etc. throughout Northern Ireland and the UK.

UTILITIES DIGGER OPERATOR

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced and reliable utilities digger operator to work within our NIE Contract in the Greater Belfast and Co. Down areas. Using both mechanical and hand-digging techniques your tasks will be undertaken on the public highways, building sites and private residential land.

REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience of excavation works within the utility industry on a similar contract is required
Full UK driving licence with towing (C1E or BE)
Valid CSR Card (we will help with expired cards)
Streetworks Accreditation (Preferred but not essential)
Valid 360 excavator Qualification

Core hours : 07:00am - 16:30pm Monday - Friday (overtime is available on evenings and weekends)

Benefits :

28 days holiday
company pension
ongoing training

Salary is negotiable and based on experience

For the right person, career progression is achievable

About the role

THE ROLE

Ensuring all works undertaken are safe and in line with industry best practice
Risk assessment and hazard identification and a strong focus on Health and Safety practices.
Set up site and remove site. Chapter 8.
Demonstrate an excellent level of customer engagement.
A considerate approach to colleagues and the public. Minimise disruption from the site to the local community
Ability to read utility plans and drawings plus the ability to review and understand work instructions.
Ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Working on highways with pedestrians and live traffic.

You will be responsible for your own vehicle, which includes daily walk around checks before leaving the yard

If you have the relevant experience and feel you can make a difference., then we are keen to talk to you.

About the company

Leading edge utility & civil engineering with vast experience in the installation and maintenance of electricity, water, sewerage, street-lighting, rail and telecoms supplies throughout the province.