General Operative

UK Restoration Services; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 13,776,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Team-building events

Latest technology access

Job summary

UK Restoration Services is seeking a General Construction Operative to join our restoration team working on historic UK buildings. You will assist skilled trades, support site operations and help move projects from start to finish in a busy environment.

The role requires flexibility, a proactive attitude and the ability to follow instructions. A driving licence is preferred to access our remote yard daily and contribute to a collaborative, safety‑minded team.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction is favorable but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and understand on-site plans.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.
• Willingness to work in a busy restoration environment.

Responsibilities

• Support skilled tradespeople with on-site duties.
• Assist in projects from start to finish.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Mix and pour concrete for foundations, beams or floors.
• Dig trenches for foundations and assist in laying groundwork.
• Provide materials to bricklayers, carpenters and colleagues.
• Mark out sites and set up barriers and safety signs.
• Operate basic hand tools and small machinery.
• Support the team with site operations and materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Manual labour

Driving licence

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

We are looking for a General Construction Operative to join our rapidly expanding team to work within a busy environment. You will be working on some of the UK’s oldest buildings as part of a team of Restoration operatives. As one of the best jobs for someone looking to begin their career in construction, a general construction operative is responsible for a variety of different duties, including:

• Helping skilled tradespeople with every aspect of the building process
• Being involved in projects from start to finish
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Mixing and pouring concrete to make foundations, beams or floors
• Digging trenches for foundations
• Assisting bricklayers, carpenters and other colleagues on-site, by providing materials
• Marking out the area for the site using string lines and putting up barriers and safety signs
• Operating hand machinery such as drills, pumps and compressors
• Operating machinery such as excavators and dumper truckers

What you need to have:

• Previous experience in the building Trade ideal but not essential
• Ability to understand instructions and carry them out
• General understanding of health and safety issues.
• A proven track record
• The ability to work from own initiative or as part as a team
• Great attention to detail
• Able to manage workload and have work completed on time
• Full UK Driving license (MUST be able to make own way to our remote yard on a daily basis)

What’s in it for you:

Competitive hourly rate pay – depending on experience

Use of Company vehicles
20 days annual leave + bank Holidays

Maternity and paternity leave to make sure you get to spend time with your loved ones!
Workplace Pension Scheme
Fun Days – Regular team-building activities and company outings
Be part of a friendly and dedicated team
Use and access to the latest technology

We also have additional training and development available to further your skillset

Stable opportunity with long term employment prospects for the right candidate

Gain a wide range of knowledge of the Construction Restoration Industry