Mainlaying Operative

YTL Construction UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK contractor is seeking a Mainlaying Operative to install water mains on the distribution network in Weymouth. The successful candidate will work in a supportive two-person team and ensure high-quality service standards while working outdoors. Essential qualifications include a valid driving licence and experience in manual handling roles. The role offers various employee benefits, such as enhanced holiday and a healthcare package.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times your salary

Cashback and discounts from retailers

Paid volunteering day each year

Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in manual handling-based roles.
• Positive and organized attitude.
• Commitment to working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Install new water mains on the distribution network.
• Work in a two-person team to deliver quality service.
• Ensure customer service standards are met.

Skills

Valid driving licence

Customer-focused

Team player

Experience operating as a labourer

Tools

NOPORS digger/dumper ticket

Water main installation experience

Hygiene card

Streetworks ticket

Health and safety certification

Job description

Do you enjoy being practical, working outdoors and being part of a team? If so, wehave a couple of great opportunities to join us as a Mainlaying Operative.

Our network teams provide a vital service, helping to ensure we supply water and provide sewerage services to our customers.

What you'll do

As a Mainlaying Operative, you'll work in a two-person team to install new water mains on the distribution network, ensuring quality and customer service standards are met.

Your day-to-day will include:

• installing water mains across road and field works
• meeting timescales and targets to deliver our programme of works
• working outdoors as part of a supportive team

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, and you'll be providing an essential service to our customers.

What you'll need

We're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is organised, customer-focused, and a great team player.

You will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• a valid driving licence
• previous experience operating as a labourer or performing a manual handling-based role
• a valid NOPORS digger/dumper ticket (beneficial but not essential)
• water main installation experience (advantageous)
• an up-to-date hygiene card (although training can be given)
• a current Streetworks ticket (although training can be given)
• health and safety certification (although training can be given).

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.