Civils Operative

Overview

Permanent |
Company commercial vehicle provided

Freedom is currently recruiting for Civils Ganger / Civils Operative roles to join our Switchgear Replacement delivery team in the North West. You’ll be part of a mobile crew supporting critical infrastructure works, carrying out planned civils activities safely and efficiently across multiple sites.

North West / North Wales (Mobile role)

Salary:
Competitive hourly/daily rates available (based on experience) + highly attractive benefits + Company commercial vehicle provided

Summary:

Freedom is currently recruiting for Civils Ganger / Civils Operative roles to join our Switchgear Replacement delivery team in the North West. You’ll be part of a mobile crew supporting critical infrastructure works, carrying out planned civils activities safely and efficiently across multiple sites.

Experience:

Experience of working in the electrical DNO sector is essential. This role is ideal for someone with a background in groundworks or civils, particularly within utilities, who takes pride in high‑quality workmanship and safe working practices.

• Carrying out daily planned civils tasks on live sites
• Excavations to expose underground services
• Reinstatement works including:
  • Kerb laying
  • Tarmac laying
  • Flag laying
  • Block paving
  • Floor screeding
• Working as part of a mobile team across the North West / North Wales
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety at all times

Essential:

• Experience in a similar civils or groundworks role, ideally excavating around utilities
• Ability to work to specifications and drawings
• Confidence using small plant and equipment
• Strong Health & Safety awareness
• Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)

Desirable:

• Experience operating a tracked excavator
• Street Works (NRSWA) qualification

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

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 outline the recruitment process ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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 valued and we will ensure 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.