Drainage Operative

Location: East Midlands / Nationwide
Employment Type: Full Time

Carnell is looking for an experienced Drainage Operative to join our Technology & Infrastructure team, supporting highway and civil engineering projects across the UK. This role involves nationwide travel, working away from home, and occasional night and weekend working.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out drainage installation, maintenance and repair works.
• Install pipes, chambers, gullies and associated drainage infrastructure.
• Undertake excavation and reinstatement activities safely and efficiently.
• Work from site drawings, specifications and safe systems of work.
• Assist with highway and civil engineering activities as required.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality on site.

Essential Requirements

• Current CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven highways experience in drainage installations.
• Knowledge of drainage systems, excavation and reinstatement methods.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow site procedures.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Experience working on National Highways projects.

Desirable

• NRSWA/Street Works qualification.
• Cat & Genny.
• First Aid.
• CPCS/NPORS plant tickets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Night-out and working-away allowances.
• PPE and company vehicle where applicable.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Why Carnell?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being:

• Passionate about delivering excellence.
• Responsive to our customers and colleagues.
• Innovative in finding better ways to work.
• Trustworthy in everything we do.
• Respectful of each other and the communities we serve.

Carnell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. We are equally committed to supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely every day.

Apply today and become part of a team that's helping keep the UK's road network safe, connected, and moving