Construction Work, Jobs in Scottish Borders (with Salaries)

PIA Civil Operative
L3 Optics —Duns
- Up to £57,200 a year
- Full-time
- Power tools
- Construction experience
- In-person
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10d
Repair Operative
Stonbury Limited —Selkirk
- £13.62 - £15.39 an hour
- Overtime
- Travel
- Power tools
- Construction experience
Roofers Labourer
L & E ROOFING CONTRACTORS —East Lothian
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Heavy lifting
- Schematics
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Quantity Surveyor (Construction)
Individually Designed Homes (IDH) —Haddington
- Up to £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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14d
Assistant Site Manager
McTaggart Construction —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Construction experience
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9d
Road Marking Operative (Trainee)
Fastlane Roadmarkings Ltd —Dalkeith
- From £13 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Driving
- Paid training
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Extraction & Ventilation Installation Engineer
SDQ Services —Edinburgh
- From £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- HVAC
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
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360 Digger Machine Operator
Thorburn Group Limited —Duns
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Employee discount
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10d
Site - Steel Fabricator / Fitter
G.Fitzsimmons & Son Ltd —Hawthornden
- £17.50 - £20.00 an hour
- Overtime
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Power tools
- Free parking
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8d
KTP Associate/Clinical Researcher in Medical Compression and Orthosis
Heriot Watt University —Galashiels
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
10d
General Operative
Glennon Brothers —Humbie
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
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Roofer
L & E ROOFING CONTRACTORS —East Lothian
- £18 - £20 an hour
- Full-time
- Power tools
- Construction experience
- In-person
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Estimator
Zenith SAS Ltd —Loanhead
- £35,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- In-person
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Tenants Liaison Officer
Kier Group —Dalkeith
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Flexible schedule
Yard Foreman
Beatsons Building Supplies —Penicuik
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Mixer Driver
Holcim —Bonnyrigg
- Weekend availability
- AI
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Weighbridge Operator
Glennon Brothers —Humbie
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
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2d
Civils Operative
GoFibre —Hawick
- £26,400 - £31,000 a year
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7d
Quality Technician
Barrie Knitwear —Hawick
- Assembly
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Roofer
Maitlandfield House Hotel —Haddington
- £17 an hour
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
- Construction experience
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11d

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PIA Civil Operative

L3 Optics -
Duns

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £57,200 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Company events

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Telecommunication
Power tools
Construction experience
Hand tools

Full job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for delivering civils works to support telecoms infrastructure build and maintenance activities on the Openreach PIA network. This includes excavation, duct installation, blockage clearance, and chamber construction, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with required standards.

The role requires adherence to all Health & Safety regulations, industry accreditations, and company procedures, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and professionalism across all site activities

Role Responsibility

The role involves carrying out a range of civils activities including excavation, reinstatement, duct installation, blockage clearance, and chamber construction/repair. Work is delivered on live telecoms infrastructure on public footways, footpaths and carriageway, requiring strict adherence to PIA and street works standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting job packs, permits, and utility drawings to ensure safe and accurate delivery of works. The role requires the safe use of tools and equipment associated with civils operations, alongside maintaining site safety, compliance, and productivity.

There is an expectation to work collaboratively with supervisors and wider teams to ensure works are completed on time, to specification, and with minimal disruption. Maintaining high standards of workmanship, site discipline, and documentation is essential.

Key Accountability

Carry out excavation and installation in line with specifications
Undertake blockage clearance and duct repair activities
Construct modular chambers
Read and interpret job packs, permits, and utility drawings before commencing work
Identify underground services and follow safe digging practices
Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
Use civils tools and equipment safely and correctly
Maintain accurate site records and complete required documentation
Keep work areas safe, tidy, and compliant with site standards
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
Report hazards, defects, or issues promptly

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements:

UK resident
UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
Full NRSWA (street works) accreditation
SA006 – Safe Working in Civils
Q13 – Box Building Modular
Q19 – Core Drilling
Q20 – Duct Blockage
CPCS / NPORS excavator ticket up to 10 tonne
Proven experience as a Civils Operative within telecoms
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions
Strong understanding of civils and construction processes
Good level of physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all condition
Working in confined spaces

Benefits

Salaries & Benefits Uncapped bonus scheme based on performance
Overtime paid at 1.3x, 1.5x, 2x or 3x depending on when it’s worked
32–35 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
Monthly rewards for top performers
Accommodation provided when working away (field positions only and must live within 3 hours of Oldham, Aberdeen and Duns depot)
Evening meal allowance
Company pension scheme
A culture built on trust, respect and getting the job done right
Regular company social events
Best company to Work For finalist at the 2025 UK Fibre Awards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £57,200.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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