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GoFibre

Lead Civils Operative

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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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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.

www.gofibre.co.uk

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