Site Operative

Role Overview:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Site Operative to join our team within Vistry North East, at our Freight Village site in Gateshead (NE8 3RG). As our Site Operative, you will support construction activities by performing manual labour tasks on-site. This includes carrying materials, assisting subcontractors, cleaning and maintaining work areas, and ensuring safety and compliance with site regulations.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

**Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you**
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

**In return, what we would like from you**
- Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
- CSCS Card
- Experience as a Labourer or trades person
- Able to demonstrate genuine interest in working in the construction industry
- Resourceful and capable of using own initiative
- Excellent time keeping and attendance record
- Able to work effectively and safely under pressure
- Able to always represent the Company professionally
- Attention to detail
- Able to multitask
- Customer focused
- Willing to travel to other sites on a regular basis
- Able and willing to attend site out of hours to deal with emergency situations

Desirable
- Full UK Driving License
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- One or more of the following trades:

- Carpentry
- Bricklaying
- Dry lining
- Plastering
- Painting & Decorating

**More about the Site Operative role**
- Tidy and prepare the site, disposing of debris and waste properly.
- Follow safety procedures and report violations to Site Management.
- Maintain a clean, safe site by properly storing materials and securing tools/equipment.
- Report incidents and assist with site safety in line with group standards.
- Erect and maintain safety signage and secure hazards at the end of the day.
- Assist with loading/unloading and storing materials safely, minimizing loss or damage.
- Check and receive material deliveries according to site requirements.
- Maintain site tidiness and organization, ensuring compliance with housekeeping policies.
- Assist with snagging and cleaning plots.
- Secure building areas and report any security concerns to the Site Manager.
- Open and close the site daily.

**Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us**

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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