Job Description:

High Access Operative
£32,000 - £36,000
Gravesend, Kent
Full time | Permanent |45 hours per week

Are you happy to work at Heights?

Do you have previous experience as a High Access Operative in Drainage?

Attega Group is working on behalf of our client as their in-house recruitment provider.

We are currently recruiting for a High Access Operative to join their team.

The main purpose of this High Access Operative role is to work as part of a two or three person team with the principle remit of carrying out planned maintenance of or clients above ground drainage systems and working at height within the Group. With regularity there will be a requirement to carry out work away from home for extended lengths of time.


In return, our client is offering a salary of up to £36,000 P/A, depending on experience.

This role is full-time and permanent.

Reporting to the Working at Heigh Supervisor your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and supervise teams undertaking work at height activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct pre-job briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections
• Monitor work activities to identify hazards and implement control measures where required.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, permits, training, and site activities
• Assist with project planning, estimating resource requirements, and identifying potential operational risks.
• Carry out site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Driving allocated work vehicle from yard located in Gravesend/Northfleet
• Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platform to access and clear guttering systems
• Use of gutter vacuum equipment to clear gutters from ground level
• Using ladders for short duration works
• Handling and removal of waste from drainage systems
• Inspection using equipment to include CCTV and hand tooling
• Use of High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) equipment
• Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained
• Follow Drainage plans and instructions as per Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Reporting safety observations and remedial works required

The ideal candidate:

• Must hold valid UK Driving Licence
• Understanding of guttering systems and their purpose
• Experience in using gutter vacuum equipment
• Hold valid IPAF Certification (1b, 3a, 3b) or willingness to obtain
• Hold valid working at Height qualification or willingness to obtain
• Hold valid WJA - Water Jetting Association Operator certification or willingness to obtain
• Hold valid PASMA certification or willingness to obtain
• Hold valid EUSR (CSCS) Green Card or willingness to obtain
• able to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and safe working practices

For more information on our High Access Operative role, please contact Tom in the Attega Group offices today!