Drainage Operative

Carnell Group; Skegness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in the UK seeks Drainage Operatives to join their growing team. Successful candidates will handle drainage installation and maintenance, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards while often working night shifts. Applicants are expected to have relevant experience and certifications, along with a full UK driving license. The role includes various perks such as a company vehicle, fuel card, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Discounts at 900+ retailers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in drainage, groundworks, or utilities.
• CSCS card is required.
• Night working is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out drainage installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Support excavation and reinstatement works.
• Operate plant and tools safely.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures.

Skills

Experience in drainage, groundworks, or utilities

Focus on health & safety

Teamwork

Flexibility to work night shifts

Education

Full, clean UK driving license

CSCS card

NRSWA / Confined Spaces / CPCS / NPORS tickets

Job description

We’re a leading civil engineering company specialising in highways infrastructure. From high-speed roads to local improvements, we deliver safe, efficient, and community‑minded projects across the UK

About The Role

During an exciting time of growth, we are now recruiting for Operatives within our Drainage division.

• Carrying out drainage installation, maintenance, and repair
• Supporting excavation and reinstatement works
• Operating plant and tools in a safe, effective manner
• Ensuring compliance with site health & safety procedures
• Working as part of a close‑knit team on highways and civils projects
• Completing site paperwork and following method statements

Within this role you will be required to work Nationally, and the majority of our roles within Carnell’s Drainage Department are night working.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in drainage, groundworks, or utilities
• CSCS card
• NRSWA / Confined Spaces / CPCS / NPORS tickets (preferred but not essential)
• A strong focus on health & safety and teamwork
• Flexibility to travel and work night shifts or weekends when required
• Full, clean UK driving license

At Carnell we value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

What You’ll Get

• Company vehicle, fuel card and PPE are all provided.
• Generous holiday allowance to help you recharge
• Pension scheme to support your future
• Access to Carnell Rewards – discounts at 900+ retailers

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application or interview process —such as accessibility support or information in an alternative format—please let us know as early as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements

Carnell are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company; they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance