Multi-Skilled Cable Operative
OCU Group are looking for experienced and talented Multi-Skilled Cable Operatives to Join the Team to work on Projects UK Wide.
The Multiskilled Operative will form part of a flexible, competent civils and cabling team delivering a wide range of groundworks and cable installation activities. Operatives must be capable of working across multiple disciplines and operating plant where qualified.
Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out cable installation from 11kv up to 400kv in various environments, substations, Battery storage sites and linear cable routes
Full end to end cable installation, including quality assurance, logistics, temporary works and installation
Carry out civils works including (not exhaustive):
Earthworks and aggregate road construction
Fencing installation
Trenching and ducting
General civil works
Operate plant and machinery where trained and authorised
Follow method statements, risk assessments, and site instructions
Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity
Work collaboratively with foremen and other operatives
Support weekend working and overtime as required
Skills and Experience
Proven experience in civils / cable installation
CSCS card (Blue or Gold preferred)
Competent in multiple civils disciplines
Strong safety awareness and team-working attitude
Desirable Tickets & Skills
CPCS or NPORS (360 Excavator, Dumper, Roller)
Confined Spaces
Cable pulling / utility experience
Winch operator
NRSWA
Lifting Operations / Slinger Signaller
SSSTS
First Aid / Plant vehicle marshal / Banksman
NG Persons
EUSR 1 & 2
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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- Division
- OCU Energy
- Locations
- Nationwide
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Nationwide
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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