General Operative

Laing O'Rourke; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a general labourer to support depot operations in the UK. You will assist with loading, unloading, and movement of tools, equipment, and materials, and operate workshop and site equipment safely under instruction.

The role emphasises working as part of a team to meet project schedules, maintain clean work areas, and follow health and safety practices. Training will be provided for required equipment and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction, industrial, or depot environment is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work safely with tools, equipment and machinery (training provided where necessary).
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions.
• Good awareness of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties to support depot operations.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, and movement of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Operate workshop and site equipment safely, following training and instructions.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised work area, adhering to Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Support skilled operatives, supervisors, and engineers with day-to-day tasks as required.
• Follow instructions accurately, both verbally and in written form.
• Report hazards, damage, or equipment faults promptly to supervisors.
• Handle materials and equipment safely, including manual handling of large or heavy items.
• Work as part of a team to help meet project schedules and operational targets.
• Assist other departments within the depot when required to maintain workflow and productivity.

Skills

Construction experience

Tool handling

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Manual handling

Site operations

Organisational skills

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Role Profile

as below.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties to support depot operations.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, and movement of tools, equipment, and materials
• Operate workshop and site equipment safely, following relevant training and instructions.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised work area, adhering to all Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Support skilled operatives, supervisors, and engineers with day‑to‑day tasks as required.
• Follow instructions accurately, both verbally and in written form.
• Report any hazards, damage, or equipment faults promptly to supervisors.
• Handle materials and equipment safely, including manual handling tasks associated with large or heavy items.
• Work as part of a team to help meet project schedules and operational targets.
• Assist other departments within the depot when required to maintain workflow and productivity.

Key Skills

• Experience working in a construction, industrial, or depot environment (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to work safely with tools, equipment, and machinery (training provided where necessary).
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions.
• Good awareness of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks and manoeuvring materials or equipment.
• Basic understanding of site operations and willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to keep work areas clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• CSCS card (preferred but not essential).
• Any relevant training certificates (manual handling, abrasive wheels, etc.) are beneficial.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Willingness to undertake additional training as required for the role
• Forklift or lifting‑equipment experience would be an advantage
• Reliable, punctual, and safety‑focused approach to work.

About us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long‑term health conditions and disabilities through the “Offer an interview scheme”. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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