Lead Civils Operative
Read straight from GoFibre's careers page, verified 1d ago.Seekless can tailor your résumé to it.
Seekless can write your résumé for this posting first.
Before you apply
Salary£39k
LocationField
Also inAberdeen & Dundee
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentService Delivery
Company size9+ people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Extensive experience within civils, telecoms, utilities or a similar environment
Hands-on experience with excavation, ducting, reinstatement and blockage clearance
Experience leading day-to-day site activity and supporting or coaching others
Knowledge of plans, job packs, safe dig information, permits and noticing requirements
A good practical understanding of health & safety, risk assessments and safe excavation
NRSWA accreditation, including relevant operative units
Full UK driving licence
Relevant plant and machinery tickets
Benefits
Health insurance
Pension
Gym discount
Vehicle
Fuel card
Lead Civils Operative
Up to £39,000 | Company Van | Fuel Card | 31 days holiday | Full Training
Take the lead on site and help us deliver quality civils work across Aberdeen & Dundee.
About the company
At GoFibre, we’re on a mission to bring fast, reliable full fibre broadband to communities across Scotland and the North of England.
As a Lead Civils Operative, you’ll work alongside the team on site, taking the lead on the day-to-day delivery of our civils work. You’ll help coordinate jobs, support the team, solve problems and make sure work is completed safely, efficiently and right first time.
What does a day look like?
•
Leading day-to-day civils activity including excavation, ducting, reinstatement and blockage clearance
•
Monitoring work and ensuring work meets GoFibre, council and compliance standards
•
Coordinating jobs and allocating tasks to keep work moving safely and efficiently
•
Carrying out site surveys and readiness checks before work starts
•
Reviewing job packs, plans, safe dig information, permits and noticing requirements
•
Completing and checking risk assessments, permits and site records
•
Keeping sites safe, clean and well controlled
•
Supporting and coaching Civils Operatives on safe working and quality standards
•
Taking responsibility for tools, plant, equipment and materials
What we’re looking for
•
Extensive experience within civils, telecoms, utilities or a similar environment
•
Hands-on experience with excavation, ducting, reinstatement and blockage clearance
•
Experience leading day-to-day site activity and supporting or coaching others
•
Knowledge of plans, job packs, safe dig information, permits and noticing requirements
•
A good practical understanding of health & safety, risk assessments and safe excavation
•
NRSWA accreditation, including relevant operative units
•
Full UK driving licence
•
Relevant plant and machinery tickets
You’ll enjoy
•
Company Van
•
Fuel Card
•
31 days’ holiday
•
Private healthcare
•
Enhanced pension scheme
•
Gym & retail discounts
•
Employee wellbeing support
Why GoFibre?
We’re building something special.
When you join GoFibre, you’ll be part of a growing business that’s transforming connectivity across Scotland and the North of England. This is a great opportunity to take more ownership on site, support the wider team and play an important part in delivering safe, high-quality work.
Ready to apply?
Whether you’re already working as a Lead Civils Operative or you’re an experienced Civils Operative ready to take that next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Legal
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities, and we’re happy to make adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support you.
Apply today and help us build the network connecting communities to what matters most.
www.gofibre.co.uk