Construction Operative

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Glasgow is seeking a Construction Operative to join their team. The role involves preparing and supporting constructions, conducting fire resistance testing, and maintaining the lab's cleanliness. Essential skills include joinery, problem-solving, and communication. The position offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits. If you're ready to advance your career in a dynamic environment, this could be the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear career progression

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, especially in construction or civils.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build supporting constructions as per client requirements.
• Conduct fire resistance testing with the appropriate equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in the laboratory and equipment.

Skills

Joinery skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Construction Operative (Semi normative Labourer) - East Kilbride

At United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), we provide market leading solutions for end-to-end testing, inspection and full fire certification. We help clients to demonstrate their commitment to safety and compliance pwodwi appropriate standards and building codes.

As part of UKTC's continued growth, we require a Construction Operative to join our team.

As flames operative, you will be responsible for preparing supporting constructions and installing client’s specimens, along with general housekeeping and site maintenance within the laboratory and build areas.

United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) are a part of SOCOTEC UK which is the leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services with comprehensive solutions in Infrastructure, Environment, Building & Real Estate and Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Building of supporting constructions in line with the clients requirements and/or the relevant testing standards.
• Support in the conducting of fire resistance testing using fire resistance testing furnace.
• Dismantle and disposal of test specimen and supporting construction post-test.
• Good housekeeping of laboratory and all equipment.
• Any other duties in line with the role.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Experience within a similar role, ideally in construction or civils.
• Good joinery and partition building skills.
• Practical problem solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding of health & safety.
• Highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates a consistent high quality of work.
• Knowledge of the specific risks involved and the technical aspects of the construction process.
• A forklift licence wouldppt be considered an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

We can offer you a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, clear career progression, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!