General Operative

General Operative – Substations (Power T&D)
Business Unit: Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution
Employment Type: Full-time
Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) is looking for a proactive and committed General Operative – Substations to join our team in Woolavington . This is an excellent opportunity to support major infrastructure projects that build and maintain the UK’s high-voltage overhead transmission networks.
As a General Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our Project Stores and associated Yard. You will support the Stores Person and HGV Drivers in the handling, issuing, and receiving of a wide range of materials and equipment vital to our high-voltage transmission line projects.
The HGV driver with all duties
The co-ordination of plant & stock ensuring all administration procedures are followed and ensuring accurate stock management.
Check deliveries against advice notes and for quality, quantities & damage.
Hiring, acceptance and off hiring of plant and equipment.
Cooperate with BB in all matters pertaining to Health and Safety to enable the Company to carry out and enhance its legal duties and requirements.
Do not undertake any safety critical work activity or activity for which a specific competence is required unless you have received the necessary training/instruction and/or assessment and hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work. The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential
Full clean driving licence
The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable
Experience of working on a variety of construction project types.
Valid Telehandler licence (will be an advantage)
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.