Civils Operative

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.

provides essential wastewater services to millions of customers and businesses across Yorkshire. From managing sewerage networks to treating wastewater, protecting the environment, and maintaining reservoirs and catchments.

The Team play a vital role in supporting communities across the region and are committed to sustainability, innovation, and customer service, investing in infrastructure and environmental improvements to create a thriving Yorkshire for generations to come.

To support the delivery of civil engineering and drainage works by carrying out a range of groundwork and construction activities, including excavation, pipe installation, repairs, and site maintenance. The Civils Operative is responsible for working safely and efficiently, operating tools and equipment, maintaining accurate site records, and ensuring all works are completed in line with company procedures, health and safety standards, and client requirements.

Low Moor, Bradford, BD12 0NF

47.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm with a 30 minute lunch).

£14.00 - £15.50 p/h depending on experience

Overtime available at time and a half.

• Carry out groundwork tasks such as digging trenches, laying pipes, spot repairs and preparing surfaces for construction
• Install and maintain over-pumping systems and maintain safe excavations with installation of ground support
• Updating and completing site documentation using electronic tablet
• Operate machinery and tools safely and efficiently to assist with various tasks
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance to ensure roadworthiness
• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure they are in good working condition
• Wearing and maintaining any Personal Protective Equipment provided for your protection at all times
• Ensuring on and off sites are live to avoid any penalties with highways permits
• Reading and understand Drainage plans
• Recording photographic evidence of jobs performed and completed

• Full UK driving license
• Civils background ideally from Utilities
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental procedures, with the ability to work safely on site
• Ability to identify and report defects, hazards and issues in a proactive manner.

• NRSWA (Street Works) accreditation
• EUSR National Water Hygiene, Water SHEA and Safe Dig (CAT & Genny)
• Confined Space certification
• NPORS/CPCS plant operation tickets (e.g. excavators, dumpers)
• Banksman, Slinger/Signaller and Excavator as Crane qualifications
• SSSTS or SMSTS site safety qualifications
• Emergency First Aid and Manual Handling certification
• Asbestos Awareness and Abrasive Wheels training
• Shuttering & Shoring / Deep Excavation certification
• CPC Driver Training (where applicable)
• Face Fit Testing (FFP3) and other relevant health and safety training

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow'.

Each role and value has an…