Skilled Operative

3 months ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Octavius Infrastructure Full time

Octavius Regional Civil Engineering are proud to have been awarded the Highways Term Service Agreement to deliver highways improvement schemes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for BCP Council. (We also have a similar portfolio of work in the West Sussex region that we are building a Talent pool for). The contract, started in June 2023 and will run for 4 years. The work requires the construction of numerous highway and cycleway improvement schemes across the conurbation including:

 

  • General highway improvements
  • New or layout modifications to existing traffic signal junctions
  • Installation of new or modifications to existing controlled crossing sites (Pelican, Toucan, Puffin, Parallel, Sparrow and Zebra type)
  • Road Safety Schemes (including Traffic Calming, Speed Restriction Zones)
  • Urban Realm and Streetscape Improvements
  • Cycling Schemes, including new on-road/off-road infrastructure, signage and cycle storage/parking
  • Highway accessibility schemes
  • Bus Priority Improvements including bus stop improvements

 

Most of the work is carried out during weekdays, 07.30 to 16.30, with some opportunities for overtime at weekends on some schemes, depending on programme and location. Night shifts are rare. The team have an office at Queens Drive in Bournemouth where staff need to be able to get to and from every day.

We are looking for a number of:

  • General Operatives – with demonstrable experience of working in construction
  • Skilled Operatives – with CSCS cards that demonstrate their competence
  • Supervisors and Gangers – with SSSTS qualifications

 

About you…. (Personal qualities):

  • Demonstrate company Values: Integrity, Caring, Progressive, Openness and Quality.
  • Build trust and gains respect of all parties on site.
  • Inspires and motivates site team to work together to complete the project, even when under pressure.
  • Takes personal responsibility and is happy being held accountable for your work and the contribution it makes to the success of the wider project.
  • Sets a high benchmark for the safety and quality standard expected on the project and leads by example.
  • Meets targets set by own manager and is focused on developing capability further.

 

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

  • A Civil, Structural, or Construction background, ideally on National Highways or local authority networks.
  • Have worked on a broad section of disciplines such as groundworks, RC structures, steelwork, and building and can demonstrate a clear understanding in these areas.
  • Understanding of interpreting construction drawings and plans. 

 

Qualifications:

  • CSCS card (Essential)
  • IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS (Desirable)
  • Highways England Passport (Desirable)
  • Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
  • Manual Handling (Desirable)
  • Roller, dumper (Desirable)
  • Abrasive wheels (Desirable)
  • First Aid (Desirable)
  • CAT scan (Desirable)
  • Underground services (Desirable)
  • Confined spaces (Desirable)
  • Banksman(Desirable)
  • Slinger (Desirable)
  • In house loading and securing (Desirable)
  • 360 licence (Desirable)

 

All applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and ideally live in close proximity to Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole or Dorset.      

 

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

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