General Operative

3 weeks ago


Gravesend, United Kingdom PLA Full time

**Department**:Civil Engineering
- **Reporting to**:General Foreman
- **Grade**:10
- **Salary Range**:£35,889 - £39,620 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
- **Closing date**:31st March 2023
- **Reference number**:7

**Who we are**:
The Port of London Authority is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames and responsible for 95 miles of the River Thames from the Estuary to Teddington Lock in West London. We work to keep river users safe, protect and enhance the environment and promote the use of the river for trade and travel.

**The role**:
We are seeking a General Operative to undertake maintenance work on the PLA assets including revetment, step maintenance and vegetation control along the PLA owned riverbank.

**What we are looking for**:
You will have site experience within the construction industry with an emphasis of groundworks and civil engineering.

You would preferably be a CSCS card holder.

**Benefits package**:

- 28 days annual leave
- Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
- Generous pension
- Onsite parking with electric charging
- Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to MyGymDiscounts

**A full job description is available here**.**

**You are required to have a Right to Work in UK, as currently the PLA is not a sponsor employer, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.**

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