About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a General Operative to join our Regional Civils East Business to work in the Yorkshire & Humber and North East geographical areas on civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The works will predominantly involve undertaking groundworks, drainage operations, paving & kerbing.
What you'll be doing
To work efficiently and safely whilst carrying out duties issued by the designated Foreman / Supervisor.
What you'll be doing
You will have the following accountabilities:
To ensure the works are carried out in the most efficient and safe manner; Demonstrate positive attitude and behaviour towards safety and others; Follow company/manufacturers procedures to ensure standards are met; Ensure maintenance/inspection checks are carried out, reports are correctly completed on time and submitted; Ensure relevant task briefings have been carried out prior to tasks undertaken; Be pro-active and think ahead by working closely with Gangers & Supervisors; Actively & positively participate in Daily Activity Briefings and all relevant team briefings; Good understanding and knowledge of different processes and equipment; Be prepared to work overtime/flexible on breaks as required; Be able to contribute good ideas for business improvement; Willingness to teach others and share knowledge when necessary; Constant collaboration with relevant team members and Site Staff; On taking instructions, if unsure always question and learn. Display a positive attitude and show willingness with good timekeeping and reliability.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
Good communication skills (to all levels including Supervisors); Ability to work as part of a team; Proactively challenge and be challenged where appropriate; Knowledge of using and clear understanding of work package plans, method statements, procedures, risk assessments and site specific rules (including lift plans); CSCS card and ideally CPCS card; Multi-skilled (for example Plant/Vehicle Marshal, Manual Handling, etc); Qualified Industrial/ Counterbalance and Telehandler operative; Relevant manufacture/supplier training where required. The following qualities/experience are desirable:
Multi-skilled (for example First Aid, MEWP, Fire Marshal, Plant/Vehicle Marshal, CPCS Roller/Dumper/Excavator).
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on. With a great pipeline of work throughout the Yorkshire & Humber, and Teeside areas you can become part of our fantastic team delivering these projects to our Customers.
You can expect the following benefits:
Competitive base salary (with potential for overtime and bonus);
Pension Scheme;
Life cover;
22 days holiday leave (including bank holidays).
Voluntary benefits like Private Health cover upgrades, Critical illness cover, Dental insurance, Additional holiday leave, lifestyle discounts and more.
Wellbeing & Additional benefits like smart working policy, enhanced sick pay , Employee Assistance programme, Enhanced Family Friendly leave policies, Loyalty Awards, Employee referral program, gym discounts and more.