Job Description – Civils Operative/ Groundworks Team
Who are Vorboss?
We started by building London’s largest fibre network and are now expanding to provide the full range of IT and cybersecurity services that modern businesses rely on. Our goal is simple: give London businesses a single, trusted partner for everything from connectivity to managed IT and cyber protection.
We’re proud to have earned one of the best reputations in the industry and it is essential to us that we maintain that reputation as we grow. Our team is tight knit and highly talented. We trust each other to do the right thing, take responsibility, and be a champion for our collective success.
We’re looking for talented, smart people to join us as we embark on this exciting period of growth. Our vision for Vorboss is to be ‘the best job that someone ever had’, regardless of how long they stay with us and promise to provide a supportive workplace based on respect and trust.
About the Role
Vorboss is looking for a driven and proactive Civils Operative to join our in-house Civils team in a permanent position. The Civils Operative will join the exciting team at Vorboss to perform excavations, duct laying, duct repair and chamber construction and general street works activities within the Vorboss network. They will ensure they stick to guidelines and procedures and maintain high health and safety standards throughout.
Responsibilities
The Civils Operative responsibilities will consist of (pleasenote that this is not an exhaustive list):
- To ensure that the safety of colleagues and the public is at thecentre of everything you and the team do.
- Site setup including signage, lighting and guarding.
- Clearing blockages in existing duct infrastructure.
- Trenching and laying new duct.
- Excavating and installing new telecoms chambers.
- General groundworks and assisting with reinstatements whererequired
- Assisting as required with other street works activitiesincluding test, rodding and roping, subduct installs, and civils avoidance.
- A commitment to health and safety, including compliance withinternal policies and procedures, as well as the applicable regulations(NRSWA).
- Communicating back to the Civils Supervisor and office team onthe status of ongoing projects.
Right Candidate
Essential
- Full UK driver’s licence.
- Previous experience working on a Civils team or in Groundworks on and around utilities, with familiarity with all tools and equipment to undertake such works.
Desirable
- Relevant NRSWA certifications.
- Any PIA qualifications (Duct Blockages, Duct Laying, Box Building, General Operatives 1 and 2).
- Experience in the telecommunications industry.
- Reinstatement experience.
- Experience working on deep excavations.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our staff both mentally and physically and in order to support this we offer a range of benefits that you can access.
- Employee Share Plan
- Company pensionscheme.
- Bonus scheme.
- 25 days of annual leave allowance that increases with years served (excluding bank holidays).
- Private Healthcare.
- Life assurance.
- Income Protection.
- Access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Half price gym memberships through the healthcare provider.
- Free eye test.
- Travel loan.
- Hastee app, to help manage your salary and finances.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
We aim to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
This commitment includes training managers and all other employees about their rights and responsibilities under the equality, diversity, and inclusion policy. Responsibilities include staff conducting themselves to help the organisation provide equal opportunities in employment, and prevent bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination.
Vorboss promotes step-free access at our main headquarters, whilst taking into consideration physical barriers employees might face across all other sites.
Should you be interested in this position, please apply using the below link:
https://airtable.com/app8KpI9NzFI7MCEk/shr7axnOh8kwXtCnz
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
