Site Operative

Love working outdoors? Enjoy variety in your working day? We are on the lookout for a Site Operative to join our contracting team and work all over the UK.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

This is a physical role and will be predominantly outdoors, therefore it’s important that you enjoy all weathers. You would be part of our contracting team working on and around the inland waterways.

This role may require periods of working away overnight. It is also important that you are comfortable in dealing with the general public and are a good team player. Good communication and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential. You must also have a pragmatic work approach. Experience working on river landscaping, bricklaying, and carpentry, in a marine civils role would be advantageous. Machinery experience in the following areas: tracked 360, dumpers, roller etc, would also be advantageous. Utilities and CAT & Genny experience would also be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting site supervisors to carry out works productively in a safe manner

• Use technology to communicate with the office regarding jobs and workload

• Moving materials by hand and/or mechanised equipment

• Representing our company whilst interacting with clients, visitors to the canal and volunteer groups

Essential:

• CSCS

• NPORS/CPCS tickets

• Must have a valid UK driving licence as you may be expected to drive company vehicles from time to time

• Must live within the local area

Desirable:

• Able to drive and operate equipment such as a forklift, telescopic handler, tracked digger and tracked dumper (NPORS/NVQ/CPCS) (training can be given)

• Slinger/banksman

• First Aid trained

• Fire Marshall trained

• CAT BE on driving licence

• RYA Helmsman

Salaries will depend on experience and will be discussed during the interview stage. Hourly pay.

Full time working hours 7am-5pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

Overtime may be available including weekends.

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Site Operative: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

• CSCS Card (required)