General Operative

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Job summary

Barhale is seeking a General Operative for a permanent night shift role from 19:00 to 07:00. The position is full-time and involves carrying out tasks assigned by site supervisors and gangers, ensuring high safety and quality on civil engineering schemes.

Applicants should be practical, hands-on workers willing to perform labouring and slinger duties, ideally with shaft and tunnelling exposure and a willingness to learn. This permanent role offers stability and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in general civil works, including earthworks, drainage, ducting, and concreting.
• CSCS card holder and relevant CPCS qualifications.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks set by site supervisors to a high standard.
• Perform labouring duties and slinger tasks, with tunnelling experience preferred.
• Follow risk assessments and method statements, ensuring safe working practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Hands-on

Safety-conscious

Education

City and Guilds Medium Confined Space

CSCS Card

Tools

CPCS Slinger Signaller

Traffic Marshal CPCS

Job description

Meets national minimum wage, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

19/08/2026

About this job

This is a night shift position working from 19:00pm to 7:00am About Barhale Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: Water Transport Built environment Energy We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values, which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset.

Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including: Tunnelling MEICA Temporary and permanent design Steel‑fabrication Signs (design and fabrication) Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/ Company Showcase Video: https://youtu.be/uf_RG5xgM8M Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.

Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success General Operative The Role To carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to a high and safe standard.

Must be willing to do labouring work along with slinger duties, ideally with shaft and tunnelling experience and a keen attitude to learn.

Key Responsibilities Operate and carry out job‑set tasks Ensure have been briefed and understand all relevant risk and method statements Use the best and safest practices on all tasks carried out Carry checks on any equipment that may be used Ensure a safe, tidy place of work Ensure the completion of work is on time Implement best practice procedures Maximise use of own working time Ensure signed up for all permits and briefings before commencing any work Communication with site management Communicate with the site supervisor on any health and safety concerns Feedback to site management with near miss/close call reporting Ensure attendance at all site briefings, forums, and toolbox talks About you Essential A practical hands‑on approach Experience in general civil works, including earthworks, drainage, ducting, and concreting CSCS card Good team worker CPCS Slinger Signaller City and Guilds Medium Confined Space Desirable H & S Awareness NRSWA CPCS Traffic Marshal

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