Operative in Preston

Location: Preston
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: M Group Services Limited
Job Hours: Full-time

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About The Role

Delivering what we  promise

Morrison Water Services  part of the M Group Services Water Division are the leading service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sectors in the UK. As a division, we employ circa 3000 people across the UK and we are looking for aspiring people like you, who are keen to build their career within the Water Industry.

Our people provide essential infrastructure services through long-term framework agreements to the water and wastewater sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our Water Division provides a broad range of technical capabilities to our clients ranging from asset condition assessment to design, build, commissioning and completion. With a 2.1billion order book and turnover at 450 million, we are market leaders in our field. Joining us gives you the scope and ability to work for an organisation who are not only invested in your career, but your future too. Sound interesting?

Being a part of Morrison Water Services, you’ll be joining a value-based business, we pride ourselves on living our values while we work!

Safety : putting health, wellbeing, and safety of people first

People : engaging and empowering everyone to deliver and grow

Delivery : helping deliver our clients business needs

Integrity : behaving respectfully and in a sustainable manner to the individual, our communities, and the environment, maintaining accountability and honesty in the way we work

Morrison Water Services are currently looking to recruit  Metering Team Operative to work on our United Utilities contract in the Northwest. The contract is focused on installing new stop taps and meters, on a street-by-street basis.

As a  Metering Team Operative  your duties & responsibilities will include carrying out & supporting the team leader with:

  • Install stop taps and meters to Spec.
  • Backfill excavations to HAUC specifications.
  • Ensure all related activities/works are undertaken safely, in line with MWS procedures and industry best practice.
  • Complete and follow comprehensive and detailed risk assessments.
  • Set up site and remove site, within the code of practice.
  • Demonstrate an excellent level of customer engagement/service.
  • Defect/damage reporting
  • Working in highways with pedestrians and live traffic
  • Maintain a clean and safe work site, vehicle, and tooling.
  • Adhere to any relevant policies and procedures.
  • Escalates issues.
  • Support team and management. 
  • Skills & Knowledge Requirement

  • Driving License
  • Water hygiene card
  • Water SHEA or CSCS
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Abrasive Wheels
  • Manual Handling
  • IT Literate
  • Streetworks Operative (NRSWA)
  • Additional Information

  • You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity demonstrated using hand tools.
  • You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers and be required to walk and stand on uneven ground. 
  • You must also be able to work within a confined space, without restriction.
  • As a valued employee of the M Group Services Water Division, you’ll be entitled to: 

  • Bonus incentive based on target completions.
  • PPE provided at no cost to you.
  • Matched Pension Scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunities to progress in a successful company.
  • Life Assurance
  • The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
  • 21 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy
  • Company van and fuel card (business use only)
  • Who doesn’t like a discount? You will have access to your ‘My Rewards’ portal. This provides amazing reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bills & top retail brand discounts.

    Here’s a few so you can see the type of saving’s you can make:

  • Up to 7% discounts on major supermarkets
  • Up to 52% on Cinema tickets
  • Up to 33% on holidays and travel
  • Up to 10% on restaurants and takeaways
  • Up to 25% off gym membership
  • What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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    Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team: About The Company

    M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

    At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.


    About M Group Services Limited


    Delivering what we promise

    M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services to the water, transport, telecommunication and energy sectors in the UK & Ireland.

    We have built and maintained relationships with clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service.

    M Group Services, a trusted employer to in excess of10,000 skilled specialists working from over 200 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.




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