Murphy Utilities Ltd provide utility infrastructure services across the Yorkshire region working in partnership with a small number of companies whilst also undertaking private works on a smaller scale. Established in 2011, the company has seen rapid growth in the past two years, expanding current contracts through consistent service delivery, which has led to expansion into new geographic areas. We are now recruiting for a utilities team mate to join our team.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERSON:

• Must have a full UK driving licence – with towing.
• Be experienced of carrying out excavations within a major client network.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A good understanding and experience of the Utility industry and specifically overlays.
• NRSWA qualification desirable.
• Previous experience working on Civils related projects desirable.
• Awareness of health and safety
• Computer literate and familiar with basic software packages.
• Physically demanding role and will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions
• A considerate approach to colleagues and the public. Minimise disruption from the site to the local community.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: On the roa

ROLE SUMMARY (KEY FUNCTIONS):

We are looking to recruit an experienced utilities operative to work operate on our electricity contract throughout the Yorkshire & Humberside areas. To use both mechanical and hand-dig techniques to excavate in the highways and complying with NRSWA Code of Practice 1991 and HSG47.Your tasks will be undertaken on public highways, building sites and private residential land, and must be undertaken in a safe and responsible manner.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Ensuring all works undertaken are safe and in line with industry best practice
• Risk assessment and hazard identification and a strong focus on Health and Safety practices.
• Set up site and remove site. Chapter 8.
• Demonstrate an excellent level of customer engagement.
• Able to inspect all work and work equipment for defects.
• Defect/damage reporting.
• Working in highways with pedestrians and live traffic.
• Maintain a clean and safe work site, vehicle and tooling.
• Achieve a high level of technical and commercial (timesheets, work sheets and fuel returns)
• Escalates issues.
• Whilst working on site ensure that the mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), boots, high-viz orange trousers or overalls, high-viz vest or jacket, hard hat, safety glasses and gloves for identified tasks and substances is worn.