Skilled Operative - Civils

Job Introduction

Founded in 1968 Griffiths are one of the leading civil engineering and construction organisations working in Wales, the English border counties, and the West of England.

We pride ourselves in providing the “personal touch” establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships at all levels within client organisations, throughout the supply chain and with stakeholders.

We are very proud of our history and what makes us the company we are today. We also have huge ambitions for the future and want to continue our growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of our industry we offer a range of career development opportunities as a Business Unit of Tarmac PLC. We are looking for people who share this passion, enthusiasm, and collaborative approach to join our team. As part of a global business in CRH, the career opportunities are limitless.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Skilled Operative to join our Wastewater Network Repair and Maintenance Framework in Pontypridd . Initially based on the Repair and Maintenance Framework, we are looking for an experienced individual looking to take the next career step. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of backgrounds.

Due to the nature of the role, we are open to applications from candidates who live in; or can commute from some of the following areas: Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, Penarth, Barry, Porthcawl, Neath, Usk, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Llanfoist, Abergavenny.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Agent, Civils Supervisors and Team Leaders, you will be required to undertake urgent, reactive and planned maintenance work on the network, in accordance with the Company procedures and compliant with our Client’s standards.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Support the team and positively contribute to ensure their work tasks are complete safely, compliantly, efficiently and in accordance with legislation/industry and company standards.
• Ensure all signing lighting and guarding is installed in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Safely operate all plant & equipment, if authorised to do so.
• Minimise materials waste,
• Be respectful towards Client Customers, The Client Staff and all other stakeholders
• Working on standby rota ( 1 week in 4) to deliver emergency works out of hours

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who, ideally, possesses the following skills:

• Deep drainage /pipelaying experience
• Water Hygiene card
• Confined Space working ( C&G Med Risk minimum)
• Asbestos Awareness
• COSHH awareness
• Basic IT skills
• HSG47 trained

Education/Certification Requirements:

• 360o Excavator <10t (CPCS)
• Streetworks qualified (NRSWA)
• First Aid
• Clean Driving Licence including category C1E

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:  

• Car Allowance (where applicable)

• Training & Development 

• Enhanced holiday entitlement 

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.  

• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice  

• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents  

Griffiths, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Tarmac Trading Limited