Civils Plant Operator

United Living; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking Plant Operatives to work primarily across sites in England & Wales, contributing to critical energy and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for assisting in groundworks, installing site amenities, and ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess various safety and operational certifications, including ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport. This role requires a commitment to safety, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plant operation and safety protocols.
• Ability to assess risks and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of groundworks and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various site tasks including groundworks and fencing.
• Perform plant operator duties and basic maintenance.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed diligently.
• Read and implement relevant plans and procedures.
• Install and maintain work site infrastructure.
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage and safety checks.

Skills

Plant operation

Safety management

Groundworks

Communication

Education

ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport

Emergency First Aid at Work

Fire Awareness

Excavator and Streetworks Validation Certificates

Job description

United Infrastructureis a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low‑carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future‑ready infrastructure across the UK.

Job Description

United Infrastucture's Transmission & Distribution team require Plant Operatives primarily located across sites in England & Wales, however projects are ongoing across the whole of the UK.

Role Requirements:

• To assist in all aspects of access & accommodation including but not limited to; groundworks, environmental mitigation, duct installation, culvert installation, fencing, site set‑up, signage, CDM demarcation and assisting cable laying teams
• Undertake plant operator duties, checks and basic routine maintenance
• Deliver the work safely
• Deliver the work productively
• Be reliable, trustworthy and honest
• To execute all activities safely and efficiently to agreed work plans, safety management system requirements and best working
• Read, understand and implement all applicable plans, procedures and work instructions for the project, ensuring always, that the project works is undertaken safely and to a high standard
• Complete all work scopes in accordance with the applicable work pack / job card instructions, associated procedures and drawings / sketches
• Install the work site (fencing, signage, guarding, bog mats, trackway, etc.)
• Safe operation of plant & equipment
• Daily maintenance of plant (grease joints etc)
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage
• Maintain daily logs of safety checks
• Working to levels supplied by the Site Engineer for cut & fill/floating access road/pad activities & groundworks
• Reporting of defects / hazards
• Responsible for assessing ground conditions for use
• Use of Cat and Genny
• Install pumps and monitor water pumping operations
• General housekeeping on the site
• Participate in toolbox talks
• Install when required temporary works (boxes, trench sheets) as per temporary works design parameters
• General assistance to deliver the work
• Must stop any work that is unsafe
• Must put own safety and those of colleagues first
• Must start work only after assessing the risks
• Must demonstrate safety as an integral part of their job
• To work within established Company policies and procedures
• Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos
• To demonstrate safety, integrity & commitment always
• Maintain excellent levels of communication throughout the team and the wider business
• To undertake any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needs

Qualifications

• ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Fire Awareness
• Excavator and Streetworks Validation Certificates