Water Network Team Leader & Operative

Job title:

Water Network Team Leader & Operative

Company

United Living

Job description

Company DescriptionUnited Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

• United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today’s digital age.

Job DescriptionJoin the thriving and dynamic United Living Infrastructure Services team in Washington! As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Water Service & Mains Laying Teams Operative to contribute to our success. If you’re looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.Purpose:To be responsible for the installation of mains and services to required standards.Responsibilities:

• Maintain own and others health and safety
• Carry out safety checks and inspections to vehicles, plant, equipment and sites as instructed
• Follow health and hygiene rules
• Ensure that work is undertaken with due regard to the environment: prevent contamination to water supplies and water courses; maintain site cleanliness; prevent spills; minimise disturbance to members of the public; avoid damage to trees; dispose of waste only as authorised.
• Excavate holes using safe digging methods to avoid damage to underground utility apparatus
• Manhandle materials, plant and equipment
• Install pipes and fittings to the appropriate standards ensuring, in particular, that good jointing and hygiene practices are followed
• Drive Company vehicles with due regard to the Road Traffic Act and other road users for authorised business purposes
• Operate mobile plant for authorised business purposes
• Maintain site, vehicle, plant and equipment tidiness and security
• Install and maintain road works to ‘Chapter 8’ standard
• Assist members of the public, clients’ representatives and other officials in relation to Company business
• Maintain safety, environmental and quality records
• Report any accidents, near misses, faults, damages or defects using appropriate documentation
• Undertake any other reasonable instructions given by management or supervision

Qualifications

• Water Safety ‘Passport’ (EUSR)
• National Water Hygiene registration (EUSR)
• NRSWA (Units 1-3 minimum)
• CSCS card
• Cat & Genny
• 360 operators ticket
• Dumper operators ticket
• Butt Fusion
• Electro Fusion
• First aid

Additional InformationWhat We Offer:If you’re a Water Service & Mains Laying Teams Operative seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we’re offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates

How to Apply:If you’re ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Expected salary

Location

Washington, Tyne and Wear

Job date

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:35:55 GMT

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