Reinstatement Operative

Role Overview

Support with the restoration and reinstatement of surfaces following the installation, repair or maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure. Repair road surfaces, pavements, and other infrastructure to ensure that they are restored to their original condition or better.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reinstatement activities to restore road surfaces, pavements, footpaths and other infrastructure following completion of telecoms repair, installation or maintenance
• Excavate and reinstate trenches and excavated areas, ensuring that surfaces are properly prepared, compacted and reinstated in compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Handle materials such as asphalt, concrete, aggregates and paving stones required for reinstatement activities
• Deliver quality assurance - ensure that all reinstatement work meets or exceeds industry standards and regulatory requirements, including proper compaction, materials usage and minimise costs
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and permit requirements during reinstatement activities
• Liaise with customers, clients, local authorities to address concerns, provide effective updates and ensure customer satisfaction with all reinstatement works
• Maintain accurate records of reinstatement activities, including work orders, material usage, inspections, and any relevant documentation required for regulatory or reporting purposes

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years UK driving experience with no more than 6 points on your licence (essential)
• Class 2 licence with up to date CPC driver card (desirable but not essential)
• NRSWA & CSCS qualified or equivalent (essential)
• Previous, practical experience working on Civils projects
• Experience with reinstating modular surfaces/reinstatement techniques and regulations (essential)
• Excellent knowledge of site safety and site setups with the public and team member welfare
• Prepared to work in inclement weather conditions and within a physically demanding role
• Customer driven with focus on delivering excellence

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly rate
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3x life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program (discount from high street retailers)
• Free eye test vouchers
• Employee referral scheme
• Pure Gym discount
• Virgin Media - 'My Rates' discount
• Occupational Health
• Access to apprenticeships

Svella Connect is a leading provider of telecoms and digital infrastructure, building and installing high-speed broadband networks to help connect businesses and residents with full-fibre internet. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, we are a leading contractor for telecoms and internet providers such as Virgin Media and carry out a range of projects across Yorkshire, Midlands and the North West.

Our vision is to be the employer of choice in the industry by investing in long-term growth, introducing technology, innovation and developing efficient ways of working to ensure excellent service for our clients and their customers.