Civils Operative

Job Title:

Civils Operatives

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high‑impact projects. Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing and now looking for experienced Civils Operatives to play a key role in our project delivery teams on our clean water site near Brede in East Sussex.

Location: South East England – Brede site, East Sussex

Department: Civil

As a Civils Operative you will assist site teams with general civils construction operations, hand digging around complex services, drainage, pipe laying, concrete, maintaining site cleanliness, transporting materials, and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards. Applications are welcome from skilled ground workers and machine drivers (360 / dumper) who are interested to join us on a long‑term basis.

• Technical Responsibilities – Site Operations:
  • Reporting to foremen; general civils construction operations.
  • Drainage, pipe laying, concrete work.
  • Hand digging around complex services.
  • Promotion of safety within a safety‑critical environment.
  • Holding permits to work, etc.
• Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:
  • Follow all site health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
  • Report hazards, unsafe conditions, and near‑misses to supervisors.
  • Participate in toolbox talks, site briefings, and site inductions.
  • Assist in maintaining site standards, cleanliness, and organisation.
  • Identify obvious defects or issues and report them to supervisors.
  • Report any incidents, near‑misses, or safety concerns to Ganger or Site Engineer.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Work under the supervision of the Ganger, Supervisor or Site Manager.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and report issues promptly.
  • Support the team to meet daily targets and maintain site efficiency.
• Core Values: Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect, and Sustainability.

• CSCS card.
• Reliable, responsible with a strong health and safety awareness and work ethic.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

• CPCS / NPORS 360 above / below 10 tonne.
• CPCS / NPORS Dumper & Roller.
• NVQ Level 2 in Civil Engineering / Construction / Groundworks.
• Confined Space Awareness.
• EUSR Water Hygiene.
• Previous experience in a relevant construction operational role (3+ years).

At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high‑value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure – shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical and more, and we offer end‑to‑end EPC solutions from design to commissioning.

We are committed to developing our people through structured support, mentoring and clear career pathways.

• Competitive rates.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.

Join us and be part of something bigger.