Rural Civils Operative

Build more than infrastructure—build the future of rural connectivity. Wessex Internet is an award-winning broadband provider transforming how rural communities stay connected across the South West. As we continue expanding into the New Forest, Wiltshire, and South & West Dorset, we're looking for experienced Civils Operatives to join our fast-growing in-house team. In this role, you'll get hands-on with our trenchless technology (Mole Plough and Directional Drilling), operating plant and machinery across varied and often beautiful landscapes. If you love physical outdoor work, want long-term stability, and thrive in a supportive, tight-knit team, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. What We Offer

• A £30,000 - £36,000 starting salary (depending on experience)
• Real career progression, including supervisory and team leader pathways
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance, life assurance & income protection
• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 75% staff broadband discount
• High street discounts across 100+ major brands
• Summer & Christmas team socials
• A chance to be part of a company with a strong, long-term vision What You'll Be Doing
• Operating plant and machinery (including 2.7-ton Kubota diggers) for fibre installs, manholes, and telecoms cabinets
• Supporting mole plough and directional drilling teams to deliver fast, trenchless fibre installations
• Carrying out daily plant checks and basic maintenance
• Flagging site challenges and helping your Team Leader keep projects moving
• Always promoting and following safe working practices, reporting any H&S concerns
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members on site We're Looking For Someone With
• Experience in civils, utilities, groundwork, or rural infrastructure
• A full UK manual driving licence
• A strong work ethic and comfort working outdoors in any weather
• Confidence operating plant and machinery (tickets beneficial but not essential)
• Experience with excavation, ducting, and/or pipe or cable laying
• Understanding of working on agricultural land or in remote environments
• A proactive, solutions-focused, team-first approach Desirable (but Not Essential)
• B+E trailer licence
• CSCS
• Street Works / Cable Avoidance (CAT & Genny) If you're ready to put your civils experience to work in a growing company with a clear vision for the future, apply now and help us build the fibre network powering rural communities for generations to come.