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Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

General Operative - Drainage Works 

We are recruiting General Operatives to support drainage works on two major infrastructure schemes.

Works are programmed to commence from w/c 8 June 2026, with increased labour requirements through late July 2026.

Role Overview

You will be working as part of an experienced drainage gang on large-scale highways projects, supporting pipelayers, plant operators and supervisors to deliver works safely, efficiently and to specification.

Typical Gang Structure

1 x Grey Hat Supervisor (FLS / Foreman)
1 x Experienced Pipelayer (Confined Spaces trained)
2 x Excavator Operators (20-30T tracked machines)
1 x General Operative (your role)

Scope of Works

Assisting with installation of carrier and filter drainage
General groundworks and drainage support duties
Slinging, spotting plant, and pipe handling
Trimming, backfilling and reinstatement works
Majority of works less than 2.0m depth, with some drainage up to 3.0m
Working in a highways / infrastructure environment

Requirements

Previous experience as a General Operative on civils or drainage projects
CSCS card (essential)
Good understanding of site health & safety
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all conditions
Confident working around plant and excavations
Ability to work effectively as part of a drainage gang

Locations: Based in Ipswich - accommodation will be provided for those not local to the area

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