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Rural Civils Operative - Dorset

Bring your civils experience to a company that’s building more than just infrastructure.

Rural Civils Operative - Dorset

Bring your civils experience to a company that’s building more than just infrastructure.

Wessex Internet is an award-winning broadband provider transforming rural connectivity across the South West. As we expand into the New Forest, Wiltshire, and South & West Dorset, we’re looking for skilled Civils Operatives to join our growing in-house team.

You’ll be hands-on with trenchless technology (Mole Plough and Directional Drilling), operating a mix of plant and machinery across a wide range of terrain. This role is ideal for someone who wants a long-term opportunity, enjoys physical outdoor work, and is ready to be part of a close-knit team delivering a vital service to rural communities.



What We Offer

• Up to £33,900 starting salary, dependent on experience.
• Genuine opportunities to progress—supervisory and team lead routes available.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance & income protection.
• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff broadband discount (75%).
• High street discounts on 100+ brands.
• Summer & Christmas team socials.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate a variety of plant (e.g., 2.7-ton Kubota diggers) for fibre installs, manholes, and telecoms cabinets.
• Support mole plough and directional drilling operations for fast, trenchless installs.
• Carry out daily checks and basic maintenance of plant.
• Communicate site challenges to Team Leaders to help keep work on track.
• Always uphold safe working practices and report any health & safety concerns.
• Assist in mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in civils, utilities, groundwork, or rural infrastructure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong work ethic and happy working in all weather.
• Confident with plant and machinery (tickets a bonus, but not essential).
• Experience with excavation, ducting, and/or pipe/cable laying preferred.
• Awareness of working on agricultural land or in remote environments.
• A team player with a proactive, solution-driven approach.

Desirable but not essential:

• B&E trailer license
• CSCS
• Street Works / Cable Avoidance (CAT & Genny)

Want to put your civils experience to work in a growing company with a strong future? Apply now and help us build the fibre network powering rural communities for generations to come.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Industries Technology, Information and Internet

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