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Operative

We're looking for an Operative to join our South West Water team based in Tolgus, Redruth.

Location: Tolgus, Redruth

Hours: 45 hours per week. Opportunity to earn overtime and join a standby rota.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As an Operative, you'll be working within our close-knit team on schemes including mains repairs, new connections, and metering. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment that values comradery and teamwork. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, which is always our top priority. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals, and our wellbeing strategy supports you in all aspects of your professional and personal life.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Operative, you'll be working within the Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks - South West Water team, supporting them in delivering essential water services. Your day to day will include:

• Undertaking planned or reactive work as directed, from water services to large diameter mains
• Ensuring productivity levels whilst working within timescales and to targets
• Updating all relevant documentation on each job using a tablet
• Being part of a rapid response team that works around the clock to deliver and restore clean water
• Promoting wellbeing and ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is actively encouraged

What are we looking for?

This role of Operative is great for you if:

• You have experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement (or are keen to learn)
• You hold a Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

• Operative Job Description - SWW.pdf

• Location: Redruth

• Vacancy ID: 13091

• Background check: None

• Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

• Contract type: Permanent

• Working hours: Full Time

• Flexible working: No

  Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

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