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Work with SAUK

Good teams. Real work.

We're a contractor that does the basics properly — and we hire people who want to do the same. Operatives, supervisors, plant operators and office roles in Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester, on a programme of work that doesn't dry up.

01 — Why SAUK

A proper job, properly run.

We're not the biggest contractor in the East Midlands, and we don't try to be. What we do is keep good teams busy on steady, well-organised work — with the equipment, training and back-up to do it properly.

That means kit that works, PPE that fits, depots kept in order. It means programmes that hit the ground when they say they will, and supervisors who'll back you when a job gets awkward. And it means time off when you book it, pay when it's due, and a phone call that gets answered.

02 — What we offer

The basics, sorted.

Beyond pay and the day rate, here's what's standard across every role at SAUK.

01

Full order book

A multi-year gas programme with Cadent — work planned seasons ahead, not week to week.

02

Training & tickets

SCO, NRSWA, plant tickets and refresher training scheduled and supported.

03

Kit that works

Plant maintained on schedule, PPE that fits, depots stocked and kept in order.

04

Local teams

Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester. Work close to home where it fits.

Daywork or pricework — your team, your call.

For site teams we run both models — tell us which suits your gang when you apply. And whichever you choose, Vac-Ex support is supplied free of charge: the safe way to dig doesn't come out of your price.

Daywork Day rate Paid by the day, with tools and equipment supplied by SAUK.
Pricework Labour only Paid on the measure. You bring the gang — plant and equipment come from us.
Pricework Plant & labour Paid on the measure. You bring the gang and your own plant.
Employed Full-time Supervisors and office roles employed directly at SAUK.
03 — Roles

Where we're hiring.

If your role isn't listed but you think you'd fit, send us a CV — we always read them.

Operative Full-time All depots

Gas operatives — trainee to main layer

GNO1 operatives, service layers and main layers on gas pipe replacement projects. Whole gangs or individuals — both welcome to apply. Experience counts, but a trainee willing to learn gets a start too.

Currently open Apply below
Supervisor Full-time Nottingham

Site supervisor — gas programme (Nottingham)

Running daily teams and the customer interface. NRSWA Supervisor required, with a leadership track record.

Position filled
Supervisor Full-time Leicester

Site supervisor — gas programme (Leicester)

Running daily teams and the customer interface. NRSWA Supervisor required, with a leadership track record.

Position filled
Operative Full-time All depots

Reinstatement operative — NRSWA

Bitmac, concrete and modular reinstatement to SROH spec. NRSWA Operative ticket required, supervisor pathway available.

Position filled
Plant operator Full-time Coverage area

Vac-Ex operator

Ability to operate RSP and MTS machines — experience necessary. Trained on floppy arm and power arm, comfortable working around live services.

Position filled
Driver Full-time All depots

Support driver

Keeping the gangs supplied — pipe, fittings and plant moved between depots and sites, plus site setup and clearance. Streetworks ticket required, clean licence essential. The job that stops a crew standing still.

Position filled
04 — Apply

Tell us about you.

Fill in what you can. We'll come back within a few working days. If you'd rather just email a CV, send it to office@saukutilities.co.uk.

We'll review your application and come back within a few working days. If you have a CV, email it separately to office@saukutilities.co.uk referencing the role.
No CV required for this bit

Application in? Let's test your skills.

Climb into the cab of a mini digger, dig the marked trench to depth and expose the services without putting the bucket through them. Same rules as the real thing — scan, dig in layers, ease off when it snags.

Controller required. Connect a PlayStation or Xbox pad before you start — the sticks are mapped like real excavator controls, ISO or SAE, and you'll feel the ground through the rumble.

Prefer to talk?

Call the office and we'll point you to the right depot.

Mon–Sat 07:30–17:00 · ask for the office.

+44 114 349 5201 Email the office