Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity in our Civils Construction team for a Construction Team Leader.

The role

Our Civils Construction team provides a vital in-house design and build service by helping to ensure we construct and maintain the assets that supply water and provide sewerage services to our 2.8 million customers.

As a Construction Team Leader, it will be your responsibility to lead operatives in carrying out construction site activities, including excavation, pipe-laying, operating plant, general groundworks and concreting. You will do this as instructed by the site management team to ensure that all works are completed and compliant with company policies and procedures.

Previous construction site experience is required, together with great communication skills and a willingness to travel across the region and get involved. You will also be required to attend and participate in team briefs, safety updates and workplace communications to ensure the works are carried out safely and to the best possible standard. You will be working within a great team which works outdoors in all weathers and deals with different challenges every day, providing a vital service to our client.

What do I need?

These roles are site based and we have sites all around our region. We’re looking for people with a positive, can-do attitude, who will motivate and encourage our operatives to be the best they can be.

Safety is key for us and we’re looking for people who can be an ambassador for all things health, safety and wellbeing related. We will need you to hold a valid driving license so that you can get to our (often remote) sites and operate plant.

Our ideal candidate will have relevant construction site experience and undergone training for this role. However, training can be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits for you

• Pension – up to 20% combined contribution.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days’ holiday.
• Health benefits package.
• Life assurance (up to four times your salary).
• Electric vehicle salary exchange.
• Flexible working.
• Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers.
• Paid volunteering day.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

What will you get from us?

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us! We are proud of how we support development and career progression. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.

If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.

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