General Operative

3 days ago

Bradford, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time

**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.

You will have the following accountabilities:

- Always follow the Balfour Beatty 4 Golden Rules
- To ensure the works are carried out in the most efficient and safe manner
- Demonstrate positive attitude and behaviour towards safety and others
- Report all near misses, hazards or observations via the App and to the Supervisor
- Follow company/manufacturers procedures to ensure standards are met
- Notify the Supervisor or Ganger of any matters that affect the progress of works (including breakdowns & damages, etc.)
- 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
- Make sure the quality and quantity of work produced is at required levels
- 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
- Willingness to help others within the team
- Demonstrate the Balfour Beatty Behaviours (6 Es)
- 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
- Willingness to learn from others and pro-actively listen
- 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)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.25-£13.76 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- Groundwork: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CSCS card (required)
- CPCS card (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BBUK06396

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