General Operative

Balfour Beatty plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution is seeking motivated General Operatives – OHL to join our teams across Scotland. You will support project stores, yards and sites to ensure materials, tools and equipment are available to support delivery of high‑voltage overhead lines.

In this busy operational role, you will work with Stores Personnel, HGV Drivers and site teams, assist with loading/unloading, check deliveries, manage stock records, and help maintain safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Stores Person and HGV Drivers with daily operational activities.
• Support OHL construction gangs across project locations.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Check deliveries against delivery notes and verify materials quality and quantity.
• Support stock and plant management activities and maintain records.
• Assist with the hiring, acceptance and off-hiring of plant and equipment.
• Help calibrate and inspect tools and lifting equipment.
• Maintain the security, cleanliness and organisation of project yards and stores.
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure materials and equipment are available to meet project requirements.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driving licence

Adaptability

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D | SPEN Projects | Scotland

Due to continued growth and increased project demand across our SPEN portfolio, Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution is seeking motivated and hardworking General Operatives – OHL to join our teams working across various locations throughout Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a leading infrastructure business delivering critical projects that help build, upgrade and maintain the UK's electricity transmission network.

As a General Operative, you will support the efficient running of project stores, associated yards and operational project sites involved in the construction and maintenance of high‑voltage overhead transmission lines. You will work closely with Stores Personnel, HGV Drivers and operational site teams to ensure materials, tools, plant and equipment are available where and when needed to support project delivery. Based on the role profile in General Operative – OHL, the position supports projects building and maintaining high‑voltage overhead transmission lines and assists with the receipt and issue of materials, specialist plant, tools and equipment.

What you'll be doing

• Assist the Project Stores Person and HGV Drivers with daily operational activities.
• Support OHL construction gangs across project locations.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Check deliveries against delivery notes and verify quality, quantity and condition of materials.
• Support stock and plant management activities and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with the hiring, acceptance and off‑hiring of plant and equipment.
• Help manage the calibration and inspection of tools and lifting equipment.
• Maintain the security, cleanliness and organisation of project yards and stores.
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure materials and equipment are available to meet project requirements.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times. These responsibilities align with the role accountabilities

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment.

Desirable

• Experience working on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the power transmission industry.
• Telehandler licence.
• OHL authorisations.
• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]