Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Clean Water Operative

General Maintenance & RepairUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeBury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A positive attitude to health and safety, water hygiene, quality and environmental protection.
Good practical skills and the ability to follow instructions and safe systems of work.
Ability to work outdoors and undertake physically demanding site tasks safely.
Reliable team-working and communication skills.
Willingness to travel and work flexibly to suit project requirements.

Responsibilities

Carry out clean water maintenance and general site activities safely and in accordance with supervisor instructions.
Support planned and reactive works on storage point assets and associated clean water infrastructure.
Assist with cleaning, inspection, repair, installation, excavation, reinstatement and site preparation activities as required.
Follow risk assessments, method statements, permits, hygiene controls and site rules at all times.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, site cleanliness, personal protective equipment use and protection of clean water assets from contamination.
Use hand tools, powered tools, plant and equipment only where trained, competent and authorised.
Report hazards, defects, near misses, damage or concerns promptly to the supervisor or manager.
Complete job sheets, photographs and other site records when required, and represent the employer professionally on client sites.

Desired Qualifications

A full UK driving licence.
Previous clean water, utilities, civil engineering, construction, highways or maintenance experience.
EUSR National Water Hygiene (Blue Card).
CSCS or another relevant industry competence card.
Confined Spaces training appropriate to the work undertaken.
Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, First Aid, CAT and Genny, or relevant plant tickets.
Experience working on service reservoirs, water towers, tanks, valve chambers or other clean water assets.

Claret Civil Engineering Ltd is looking for reliable and motivated clean water operatives and labourers to support its clean water maintenance workstream. This hands-on site role involves working as part of a team on storage point assets including service reservoirs, water towers, booster stations, tanks, pumping assets, storage facilities and valve chambers. The work may include site preparation, cleaning, inspection support, repairs, excavation and reinstatement support, materials handling and general maintenance duties.

Carry out clean water maintenance and general site activities safely and in accordance with supervisor instructions.
Support planned and reactive works on storage point assets and associated clean water infrastructure.
Assist with cleaning, inspection, repair, installation, excavation, reinstatement and site preparation activities as required.
Follow risk assessments, method statements, permits, hygiene controls and site rules at all times.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, site cleanliness, PPE use and protection of clean water assets from contamination.
Use hand tools, powered tools, plant and equipment only where trained, competent and authorised.
Report hazards, defects, near misses, damage or concerns promptly to the supervisor or manager.
Complete job sheets, photographs and other site records when required, and represent Claret professionally on client sites.

Essential requirements

Positive attitude to health and safety, water hygiene, quality and environmental protection.
Good practical skills and ability to follow instructions and safe systems of work.
Ability to work outdoors and undertake physically demanding site tasks safely.
Reliable team-working and communication skills.
Willingness to travel and work flexibly to suit project requirements.
Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Desirable qualifications and experience

Previous clean water, utilities, civil engineering, construction, highways or maintenance experience.
EUSR National Water Hygiene (Blue Card).
CSCS or another relevant industry competence card.
Confined Spaces training appropriate to the work undertaken.
Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, First Aid, CAT and Genny, or relevant plant tickets.
Experience working on service reservoirs, water towers, tanks, valve chambers or other clean water assets.

About you

You will be dependable, safety-conscious and willing to learn. You will take pride in practical work, follow instructions carefully, support your team and maintain the professional standards expected when working on operational clean water assets.

About the Company

Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Network Plus provides utility and infrastructure services across the UK, supporting the maintenance, construction, and delivery of essential services in sectors such as wastewater, power, local infrastructure, gas, telecoms, and water. It delivers end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects, handling planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, with revenue generated mainly through long-term contracts with clients like local authorities and large utility companies. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and the adoption of new technologies and methods to improve service delivery on large-scale projects that require specialized equipment and expertise. Its goal is to ensure critical infrastructure remains reliable and efficient, supporting sustainable operations and long-term client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Salford, United Kingdom
Founded: 2000

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