Wastewater Operative (CSO)
CompanyAvove Utilities
Location
Brighouse, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/10/2026
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Description
Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
About The Role…
As a Skilled Operative, you will carry out on-site work. You’ll ensure all on-site work is carried out on time and to the standards in-line with our Yorkshire Water requirements.
In this role you will…
As a Skilled Operative, you will carry out on-site work. You’ll ensure all on-site work is carried out on time and to the standards in line with the specific framework requirements that you operate in.
The role will be based in Brighouse and requires a full valid Driving License.
What Will Your Day Look Like…
About The Role…
As a Skilled Operative, you will carry out on-site work. You’ll ensure all on-site work is carried out on time and to the standards in-line with our Yorkshire Water requirements.
In this role you will…
As a Skilled Operative, you will carry out on-site work. You’ll ensure all on-site work is carried out on time and to the standards in line with the specific framework requirements that you operate in.
The role will be based in Brighouse and requires a full valid Driving License.
What Will Your Day Look Like…
- Visit multiple wastewater sites to inspect and maintain combined sewer overflow (CSO) systems, helping to minimise environmental impact
- Carry out routine cleaning of screens and chambers to prevent and resolve operational issues
- Monitor and check client systems to ensure accurate performance and reporting
- Record and report all inspections and completed tasks, identifying and escalating any additional work requirements
- Complete all site duties on time and to the required standards, following direction from the Line Manager
- Adhere to health & safety, quality, and environmental policies, promoting a “work together, safe together” culture
- Maintain positive working relationships with customers and stakeholders while complying with streetworks regulations
- Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are used efficiently, kept in good condition, and any issues are promptly reported
About You…
As a Skilled Operative, you will work professionally and proactively. You will be health and safety focussed and possess good communication skills with a willingness to learn and a commitment to professional development.
What’s In It For You…
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment.
Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.....
As a Skilled Operative, you will work professionally and proactively. You will be health and safety focussed and possess good communication skills with a willingness to learn and a commitment to professional development.
What’s In It For You…
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Family friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
- We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment.
Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.....
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What Next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
What Next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.