Reinstatement Operative (West)

Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team? If so, we have opportunities in our Reinstatement team.

Reporting to the area Reinstatement Controller, you will be responsible for the permanent reinstatement of excavations in highways, footways and other hard paved areas.

What you'll do

As one of our Reinstatement Operatives based in Galmington, Taunton, you will be working in a two-person team carrying out small and large reinstatements for the business.

This will include asphalt and white top work in footways and carriageways, along with repairing and replacing manhole frames and covers.

You will be required to work some weekends and night shifts.

What you'll need

You will be able to operate small plant, eg, pedestrian rollers, disc cutters, trench rammers and plate compactors.

You should also have knowledge of material specifications and laying procedures, as well as some experience in blacktop reinstatement. 

A full clean driving licence and a 7.5t or 18t licence are essential. An NRSWA streetworks accreditation is preferred.

We are looking for someone with a ‘can-do' attitude, who is confident, driven, self-motivated, well-organised and a great team player

What you'll receive 

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.