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We're looking for an Operative to join our Southwest Water team based in Exeter.

Location: Exeter
Hours: 45 per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

We're seeking an Operative to help us deliver clean water mains and services schemes across the region. In this role, you'll be working on our Southwest Water contract, installing new water mains, new services, and undertaking repair and maintenance services to provide reliable, efficient, and high-quality drinking water across Devon and Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to communities every day.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Operative, you'll be working within the Southwest Water team, supporting them in delivering essential water infrastructure projects. Your day to day will include:

• Undertaking planned work installing assets from water services to large diameter mains
• Ensuring water quality standards are met and hygiene processes are followed
• Working within timescales to reach targets whilst maintaining productivity levels
• Updating relevant documentation on each job using a tablet
• Taking responsibility for personal and site safety, ensuring full and correct use of vehicles, plant and materials

What are we looking for?

This role of Operative is great for you if:

• You hold a Full driving licence
• You have a CSCS Card and EUSR Water Hygiene Training (or are willing to obtain these in the role)
• You're ready to work collaboratively within a team environment
• You can work to timescales and targets whilst maintaining quality standards
• You're committed to following safety procedures and creating an inclusive workplace

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier .

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• Location: Exeter
• Vacancy ID: 11530
• Background check: None
• Closing date: 8 Jul 2026
• Flexible Working: No

Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

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