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GoFibre
Lead Civils Operative
Field
hirly's read of this role
- Seniority
- Lead / management
- Stated salary
- £39,000 per year
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 27 Oct 2026
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the posting
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.
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.
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.
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