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Contract

Water Infrastructure - Concrete Repair Operative

Search Consultancy Ltd
Swindon
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 16 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 16 October 2026
Ref: 225616699

Water Infrastructure / Concrete Repair Operative

Location: Swindon / Purton and projects across Wessex Water & Thames Water regions

Pay: -14.0020.00 per hour, depending on experience

Working Away: Accommodation provided + -30 per night allowance

Employment: Long-term opportunity with ongoing training and development

Search are recruiting experienced Water Infrastructure / Concrete Repair Operatives to join a specialist team delivering maintenance, repair and refurbishment works across clean water and wastewater sites.

The role would suit experienced concrete repairers, structural maintenance operatives, waterproofing specialists or skilled construction operatives looking to move into the water infrastructure sector.

Duties may include:

Concrete repair and structural maintenance

Resin injection works

Joint banding installation

Trowel-applied repair works

Waterproofing systems

Protective coatings - spray and hand applied

Working within clean water and wastewater environments

Jet washing and asset cleaning

Cleaning and chlorinating clean-water assets

General maintenance and operative duties

Confined-space working where required

You do not need experience in every area listed above. Additional training will be provided for suitable operatives with a strong construction or repair background and the right attitude.

Requirements:

Valid CSCS card

Previous experience within construction, concrete repair, civils or water infrastructure

Willingness to travel and work away from home

Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team

Right to Work in the UK

Advantageous tickets/experience include:

Confined Space

EUSR / Water Hygiene

Asbestos Awareness

Working at Height

Manual Handling

Concrete repair / waterproofing / coatings experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Projects are based across the Wessex Water and Thames Water regions, with work also operating from the company''s Swindon area base. Candidates ideally need to be based within approximately one hour of Purton.

Where working away is required, accommodation is provided along with a -30 per night allowance. Company vehicles can also be provided where travelling in gangs is not possible.

Pay: -14.0020.00 per hour depending on experience.

To apply, send your CV or contact Alex on (phone number removed) for more information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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