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Grab Operative

Network PlusAlfreton, Derbyshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 29 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at Network Plus offers you the chance to significantly contribute to crucial infrastructure projects, developing your skills in a reputable company. If you have a strong understanding of heavy equipment and a proactive approach, you'll thrive in this dynamic environment with competitive compensation and benefits. Apply today to join a supportive team and advance your career!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Description


As a Grab Operative, you will be expected to achieve high outputs supporting the excavation and re-instatement teams whilst maintaining high levels of Health and Safety standards. 

Working with the HGV driver you will assist various back fill and muck away activities working to HAUC and client specifications you will be an important part of the team delivering to a high standard with a ‘can do attitude’ and you will also be expected to undertake weekly overtime and weekend working as and when required. 


Key Responsibilities


We are looking for someone to: 

  • Assist the HGV driver operating the grab lorry to complete daily duties.  
  • Assist the HGV driver to load excavated waste and deliver materials i.e. ducts and chambers for construction work in the highway 
  • Back fill with sand and stone of all trenches 
  • Undertake out of hours standby support duties when required. 
  • Comply to health and safety regulations.  
 

Experience and Qualifications


  • Must have good knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment 
  • Experience of working in Utilities  
  • SHEA or EUSR Qualifications preferred. 
  • NRASWA essential 
  • Knowledge of Signing, lighting, and Guarding in the highway is essential. 


Salary and Benefits


We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.


About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Skills

Heavy Equipment
SAFe

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