Drainage Team Operative

Drainage Team Operative

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Careys Civil Engineering is on the lookout for an experienced Drainage Team Operative to join our team on major civils projects within the Edinburgh area.

Final date to receive applications
:
January 31, 2026

Department:
Construction (Trades & Labour)

Employment Type:

Contract / Temp

Location:

Edinburgh Area
Workplace type:
Onsite

• Install, maintain, and repair drainage systems including pipes, manholes, gullies, and associated infrastructure.
• Operate plant and machinery relevant to drainage works (e.g., excavators, trenchers, pipe lasers).
• Read and interpret site drawings and specifications to ensure accurate installation.
• Carry out groundworks associated with drainage, including trench excavation and back filling.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct inspections and testing of drainage systems to confirm functionality and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and site teams to meet project deadlines.
• Report any issues, hazards, or delays to the Site Supervisor promptly.

• Proven experience in drainage installation and groundworks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in construction.
• CSCS card (essential).
• NPORS plant tickets (desirable).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Professional Development and Training
• Excellent Rates of Pay

👉 Apply now and help us shape the UK's infrastructure.

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van. John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd. Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.

The Carey Group remains a family‑owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Through hard work and sticking to our values, we grew to around 50 operatives providing quality, safe work so that we could support our families and give everyone a safe home every day. We continue to deliver on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions, and producing the highest‑quality work in safe environments.

Our core principles are integrity, teamwork, and responsibility, helping us achieve our vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company people are proud to work with.

We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.

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