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≈ $33k – $61k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Preston)
Visa
Licensed UK visa sponsor
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. MWH Treatment scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Headquartered in Salford, United Kingdom, MWH Treatment is a leading integrated design and build contractor specializing in the water and wastewater sectors. Operating across major utility frameworks as part of RSK Group, the company delivers large-scale capital schemes, environmental infrastructure, and advanced process engineering solutions. By leveraging multidisciplinary technical expertise and modern digital delivery methods, it helps public and private water providers build resilient, energy-efficient facilities.

We arelooking to strengthen our Site team with a General Operative based at various sites across our United Utilities Region.

You will report directly to the Site Manager/Construction Manager and your role will carry out site activities in the most efficient manner, to the specification and within the contract time without risk to the health and safety of all concerned and providing a quality product to the client..

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Carry out all works to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with Method Statements and Risk Assessments ensuring Health, Safety and Quality company procedures are always followed.
  • Support the Site Manager in maintaining a high level of safe working environment for all employees, supply chain, partners, and visitors.
  • Check that all relevant documents adequately describe the work to be carried out.
  • Review and comment on Method Statements & Risk Assessments including Work Instructions as required by the Site Manager.
  • Record all non-conformance and improvement opportunities and agree action with Site Manager / General Foreman.
  • Ensure all works are undertaken within specification and quality as required by the client.
  • Carry out all works within a timely manner in line with the project programme.

Qualifications

Essential:

Experience of working in the water sector within construction.

EUSR Blue Water Card

First aid qualification

HSG47 Trained in underground service avoidance.

SEATS environmental awareness

Proven track record with delivery of a range of small to large sized schemes in a safe conscious manner.

Technical Competencies: Foundation

Risk, Opportunities and Issue management

Solutions development

Client, stakeholder and conflict management

Resource Management

Change Management

Quality Management

SHEQ

Behavioural competencies: Foundation

Communication

Collaborating

Client focus

Striving for results

Integrity and Trust

Coaching and providing feedback

Leadership

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