General Operative

1 week ago

Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom Neway Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

General Operative, Neway – North West, Wirral / Cheshire

To support our teams working on major UK shutdowns and maintenance project, we are looking for more general operatives.

Able to rely on and safety-conscious, you'll be supporting project teams with standby duties, breathing apparatus (BA) trailer operations, and general site support activities.

We have earned a reputation for completing the most challenging industrial service contracts and we continue to grow providing long term stability for our growing team.

Is this you?

Who are Neway?

Our mission here at Neway is simple - to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients.

We draw on our wealth of expertise and experience to provide fast and efficient problem solving, with a commitment to excellence that's second to none. Our experienced engineers can operate 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week and Neway's commitment to health and safety is paramount.

Initially founding in 2003 we were acquired by Cammell Laird in 2008 and then we were brought under APCL Group in 2023 which brings together A&P Group, Cammell Laird and Neway.

During this period of exciting growth, we have strengthened our reputation to support our national capabilities, we have benefited from significant investment in people and equipment enabling us to expand our services and cement our reputation within APCL.

Today, we continue to provide a range of services to industry, all underpinned by our principle of 'right diagnostic - right solution'. As part of this, to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients with the highest safety standards we are now strengthening our team.

So as a General Operative at Neway, what will you do?

  • You'll be on standby duties for confined space and high-risk operations
  • Operating and monitoring BA trailers and associated life-support systems you'll be there for the team when needed
  • You'll conduct pre-use checks, equipment maintenance, and make sure that emergency response systems are ready
  • Assisting with general site tasks and equipment handling you'll ensure a safe system of work is setup
  • You'll maintain high levels of situational awareness and will communicate with entry teams and supervisors
  • Recording daily activities and safety checks accurately you'll adhere to all health and safety regulations contributing to our strong site safety culture
  • General cleaning up activities, maintaining a 'tidy at all times' policy

And what are we looking for?

  • Valid CCNSG Safety Passport or CSCS Card
  • Confined Space – High Risk Entry Certification (with full breathing apparatus use)
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of confined space and BA operations
  • Strong awareness of health and safety protocols in industrial environments
  • Ability to work as part of a disciplined team in a high-risk setting
  • Physically fit and capable of working in demanding site conditions
  • Flexibility to travel and work on different client sites across the UK

It will be great if you also have:

  • PASMA, IPAF, or Working at Height certification
  • Manual handling or first aid training
  • Previous experience on industrial shutdowns or live process sites

Why join us?

  • An opportunity to be part of the shaping and direction of this key team within APCL Group. This gives you the chance to make a real impact on how we do what we do
  • Competitive rates of pay and benefits
  • Further training & development opportunities

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