Civils Operative

  • Ipsum
  • Mar 31, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Civils Operative

Location: Haydock

Employment type: Full time

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available)

What s in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it.

25 Annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!?

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

With continued growth wihin our Power Division we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the Team!

We are looking for a Civils Operative to carry out excavations and civils works in compliance with the Codes of Practice, Authorisation Procedures, and the Electricity Supply Industry, DNO Specific and Model Distribution Safety Rules. Responsible for the NRSWA and Safety Management for any project which they are employed on. Responsible for the Quality and Compliance to Standard of their Workmanship and others working on the project

As a Civils Operative you will ?

Deliver programmed works to the highest Safety Standards

Responsible for site safety and work quality and compliance with NRSWA and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

Deliver programmed works to the highest Electrical Safety Management Safety Standards and Environmental Standards

Develop good relationships with Clients, other Service Providers, Architects, Consultants and end Customers

Deliver the programmed works at the expected level of quality, performance, safety and cost

Site management and interface between, Customer s Staff and other Service Providers

Ensure that adequate progress is being made during the Project lifecycle

About you

NRSWA Operative essential and working experience within Civils and Utilities Industry

NPORS or CPCS Plant op qualification / and SHEA Power

Experience within the Electricity Sector

Good communication skills and the ability to receive and give instructions.

Interpersonal Skills of communication, influencing, negotiation, persuasion, and diplomacy

Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance and construction of plant and apparatus including control and protection equipment

Have good organisational skills

Requirements and procedures of Civil element of Electrical Projects

Understanding of the Asset Owner interfaces

Civils materials and tooling

Client specific requirements

Full UK Driving License (with up to 7.5 Tonne -desirable)

If you have First Aid At work certification this would be advantaegoues

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

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Next steps

If you re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!