Site Operative

Job Purpose

Love working outdoors? Enjoy variety in your working day? We are looking for someone to join our contracting team and are currently recruiting into the position of two Site Operatives to work all over the UK. This position is being advertised as either a permanent full time or a self-employed position.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

This is a physical role and will be predominantly outdoors, and so it’s important that you enjoy all weathers. You will be part of our contracting team working on and around the inland waterways. This role will require periods of working away overnight. It is important that you are comfortable in dealing with the public and are a good team player. Good communication and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential. You must also have a pragmatic work approach.

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

• RYA Helmsman

• 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

Salary depending on experience. Hourly pay.

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

Overtime may be available including weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Freelance

Pay: £12.50-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 45 per week