Experienced Telecom Civils Operatives & Gangs – Manchester & Birmingham

About the role

VEA Group Ltd is seeking experienced telecom civil operatives and fully‑kitted gangs to support ongoing and upcoming projects in Manchester and Birmingham. The role involves delivering a range of ground‑working activities for telecom infrastructure on a labour‑only basis.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hand digging and machine excavations for duct and cable routes.
• Re‑instatement of footways and carriageways after works.
• Install ducts, build pits and chambers, and carry out cable pulls.
• Execute general telecom civil tasks such as core drilling and duct blockage clearance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in telecom civil works on site.
• Possession of relevant NRSWA tickets (Operative) and Cat & Genny certification.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Ability to work as an individual operative or as part of a fully‑kitted gang.
• Additional tickets such as Dumper, Roller, First Aid, S7 Supervisor and experience with BT/Openreach or PIA networks are advantageous.

Required skills

• Hand digging
• Machine excavation
• Duct installation and laying
• Pit and chamber construction
• Cable pulling
• NRSWA (Operative) certification
• Cat & Genny operation
• Confined spaces awareness

What we offer

• Competitive rates paid on a labour‑only basis.
• Opportunities on projects across Manchester and Birmingham.