Concrete Pump Operator

Reliable Contractors LTD; Saltley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension provision

Safe working environment

Secure, regular income

Lodge/digs allowance £53.69/day

Job summary

Reliable Contractors Limited seeks an experienced Concrete Pump Operator to join the BBV HS2 project at B8 1AU. This long-term role promises stable income on a major UK infrastructure programme.

You will set up and operate trailer-mounted pumps, coordinate with concrete wagons and banksmen, and follow strict health and safety procedures on site. Ongoing training and advanced site induction are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Blue CPCS Card for operating a concrete pump.
• Experience operating trailer-mounted concrete pumps.
• Knowledge of safe set-up, operation and cleaning of pumping equipment.
• Understanding of site health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate trailer-mounted concrete pumps safely and efficiently.
• Position and secure pumping equipment per site requirements.
• Carry out pre-use checks and report defects.
• Monitor pumping operations and maintain safe practices.
• Coordinate with concrete wagons, banksmen and site teams.
• Ensure pump lines are connected and maintained.
• Clean and maintain equipment following use.
• Follow all site health and safety requirements.

Skills

Blue CPCS Card

Trailer-mounted pumps

Concrete pumping procedures

Health and safety

Job description

CONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR - B8 1AU - FULLTIME - BBV

A chance to work on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, spanning over the next 5-7 years (HS2).

Reliable Contractors are recruiting for an experienced Concrete Pump Operator to join the BBV HS2 project at B8 1AU.

Long-term work is available for the right candidate with the correct cards, tickets and experience, offering stable employment and regular income for the foreseeable future.

Assignment Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Payment Basis: PAYE
• Paid Holidays: 31 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Start Date: As soon as possible following successful vetting checks, medical and on-site induction
• Assignment Duration: Ongoing / until further notice
• Location: B8 1AU

What We Offer

• Pension provision.
• A safe working environment.
• Secure, regular income.
• Lodge/digs allowance of £53.69 per day worked, subject to eligibility and supporting evidence. Eligibility generally requires living more than 50 miles from site, with proof of home address and accommodation arrangements.

Must Have

• Valid Blue CPCS Card for operating a concrete pump.
• Previous experience operating trailer-mounted concrete pumps.
• Good understanding of concrete pumping procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe set-up, operation and cleaning of concrete pumping equipment.
• Good understanding of site health and safety procedures.

Role and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate trailer-mounted concrete pumps safely and efficiently.
• Position and secure pumping equipment in accordance with site requirements.
• Carry out pre-use checks and report any defects.
• Monitor pumping operations and maintain safe working practices.
• Coordinate with concrete wagons, banksmen and site teams.
• Ensure pump lines and associated equipment are correctly connected and maintained.
• Clean and maintain equipment following use, in accordance with procedures.
• Follow all site health and safety requirements.

Shifts

Working days: Monday to Friday.

Start time: 7:00am-7:30am.

Finish time: 5:00pm-5:30pm.

Overtime

• Monday to Friday: Time and a third after 10 hours.
• Nights: Time and a third.
• Saturdays and Sundays: Time and a half.
• All night hours: Time and a half.

Health and Safety Risks

The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring site rules, procedures and relevant health and safety requirements are followed.

Key risks associated with the role include:

• Pressurised concrete lines: Follow safe operating procedures and inspect connections before pumping.
• Moving plant and vehicles: Maintain safe segregation and follow site traffic management procedures.
• Concrete splashes and contact: Use appropriate PPE and follow safe handling procedures.
• Equipment set-up: Ensure the pump is positioned on suitable ground and stabilised correctly.
• Working around other operatives: Maintain communication and observe exclusion zones.
• Slips, trips and falls: Keep access routes and work areas safe and tidy.

All site-specific risks and control measures must be confirmed through the project RAMS, risk assessments and site induction.

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