General operative Work, Jobs in Highwoods, Ess (with Salaries)

Drainage & Groundsworks Operative
Mantair Ltd —Colchester
- £26,500 - £32,500 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- English
- Employee assistance programme
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Production & Test Operative
Strain Measurement Devices Ltd —Bury St. Edmunds
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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Traffic Management Operative
Chevron Traffic Management —Colchester
- Overtime
- Driving
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Warehouse Operative
Likewise South East —Sudbury
- £26,437 - £28,551 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Driving
- Warehouse experience
- Employee discount
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5d
Highways Operative
M Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Street Operative
Twenty Twelve Civils Ltd —Clacton-on-Sea
- From £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Maintenance
- Power tools
- Free parking
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11d
Cleaning Operative
H2OGO Cleaning —Great Horkesley
- £13 an hour
- Temporary
- In-person
- Time management
- Free parking
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11d
Nights Warehouse Operative
InPost UK —Ipswich
- £13.22 an hour
- Night shift
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Bank Scrub Nurse
Clinical —Colchester
- £21 - £32 an hour
- Part-time
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Groundsperson
Park Holidays UK —Clacton-on-Sea
- £28,419.56 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Plumbing
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
General Operative
Balfour Beatty —Ipswich
- Driving
- Communication skills
6d
Cleaning Operative - Dedicated Relief
The Westgrove Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £12.79 an hour
- English
- In-person
- Time management
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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10d
Scheduler & Permitter
M Group —Ipswich
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Bank Ward Nurse
Clinical —Colchester
- £19 - £30 an hour
- Part-time
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Mobile Plant Operator Waste & Recycling
Bolton Brothers Ltd —Ipswich
- From £730.35 a week
- Overtime
- English
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
4d
Landscape Maintenance Operative
Naio Environmental Limited —Maldon
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
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General Foreperson
M Group —Ipswich
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Solid Fill Operative
Fieldens OTR Ltd —Stowmarket
- £13.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
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14d
Maintenance Assistant
Uniserve —Felixstowe
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Business
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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Maintenance Operative
Stoke by Nayland Resort —Colchester
- From £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme

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Drainage & Groundsworks Operative

Mantair Ltd
Colchester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£26,500 - £32,500 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Excavator
Driving Licence
Customer service
Maintenance
English
Plumbing
Hand tools

Full job description

Love working outdoors, getting stuck in and operating machinery? Join Mantair as a Drainage & Groundsworks Operative

We’re looking for a practical, reliable and hands-on person to help install wastewater treatment systems across East Anglia (and beyond). This is not just a digger-driving role - you will be actively involved in trench digging, trial holes, manual excavations, lifting, and other practical tasks alongside operating machinery and hand tools. If you enjoy solving challenges on-site and being part of a skilled installation team, this role offers variety, specialist training, and a chance to build a career in a niche industry.

Why Join Us?

At Mantair Ltd, we’re a market leader in off-mains drainage, providing wastewater solutions for domestic customers as well as respected organisations such as the RSPB and National Trust. As a long-established family-run business, we value teamwork, customer service, and taking pride in doing the job right.

When you join Mantair, you become part of a close-knit team where your hard work is recognised, your contributions matter, and your skills are supported and developed. If you’re looking for a workplace where you’re appreciated, encouraged to grow, and part of something meaningful, Mantair is the place for you.

What Makes This Role Different?

Work in scenic rural locations, supporting projects with well-known organisations
Variety day to day - every site and installation is different
Specialist training to build skilled knowledge in an in-demand, niche industry
A balance of machinery operation and hands-on manual work to keep each day varied

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working as part of the installation team, you will be:

Preparing, installing, and testing wastewater treatment systems.
Perform excavation, groundwork, and on-site problem-solving, including manual digging of trenches and trial holes.
Operate machinery such as Excavators (micro up to 8-tonne), and dumpers from 1 to 3 tonnes
Use hand tools and equipment safely and effectively
Maintain high standards of Health and Safety at all times
Manage deliveries, keep the workshop organised, and manufacture small components using hand tools

Location

Field-based role covering East Anglia (and beyond), with travel to sites and reporting to our Clacton-on-Sea workshop as needed. For projects further afield, overnight stays may be required, but all expenses are covered and a stay-away bonus is provided to reward your time and commitment.

What We’re Looking For

We typically work in pairs or small work teams. We're looking for someone who can truly integrate into our close knit team - gets along well with others, and is always ready to pitch in and support their teammates.
Hands-on experience with machinery (diggers, dumpers, forklifts) and willing to get stuck in with manual excavation and groundwork
Skilled in excavation, groundwork, or general construction
Hardworking, practical, and enjoys working outdoors
A full UK driving licence is essential
Ability to operate basic hand tools
An advantage if you have: constructions site safety knowledge

What we offer

Full-time position
Weekend Overtime opportunities (when available)
Stay away bonus payment
All expenses covered for overnight stays
Employee Assistance Programme
Eligibility for annual bonus scheme
Use of Company Van
Company Mobile
Pension contribution
Opportunities to learn and grow in a specialist industry

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and unbiased. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion, ability and background. This helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to join a company that values your skills and hard work? Apply today and be part of Mantair’s growing success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,500.00-£32,500.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you located within a reasonable commute to our Workshop in Clacton-on-sea?
Would you be prepared to stay over for work when working on sites far away?

Experience:

Excavator: 2 years (required)
Dumper: 2 years (required)

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

100% (required)

Work Location: In person

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