Concrete Repair Operative

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Job information

  • Location: Swindon, England
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Energy & Utilities
  • Salary: £15 - £20 per hour + Door to Door + Overtime + Training
  • Published: 9 September 2026

Concrete Repair Operative
£16-£18 + Door to Door + Overtime + Training + Bonus
Somerset

Are you a Construction Operative, Concrete Repair Operative or similar looking for a full-time, stable, hands-on role where you can develop your skills, receive training and work across a range of water infrastructure projects?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established contractor working across the water and civil engineering sectors. The company delivers specialist works across water infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on quality, safety and developing its workforce.

The role will involve a range of hands-on duties including concrete repair, resin injection, waterproofing, protective coatings, jet washing and cleaning water assets. There will also be opportunities to work in confined spaces and on different sites across the Wessex Water and Thames Water regions.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in groundworks, construction, concrete repair or general site work who is looking for a long-term opportunity with overtime, training and the chance to develop within the water industry.

The Role:

  • Carrying out concrete repairs, resin injection and trowel-applied works
  • Applying waterproofing and protective coatings using spray and hand-applied methods
  • Cleaning, jet washing and maintaining clean and wastewater treatment assets
  • General operative and maintenance duties across water infrastructure projects

The Person:

  • Experience in groundworks, construction, concrete repair, maintenance or similar
  • Comfortable carrying out hands-on work in a site-based environment
  • Willing to work in confined spaces and clean or wastewater environments
  • Commutable to Somerset and willing to travel and work away when required

Reference:BBBH27193B
Keywords: Concrete Repair, Concrete Repairs, Structural Repair, Structural Maintenance, Resin Injection, Waterproofing, Protective Coatings, Trowel Applied, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Clean Water, Water Infrastructure, Confined Space, Civils, Construction Operative, Concrete Operative, Groundworker, General Operative, Somerset, South London

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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