General Operative

Balfour Beatty plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is looking for a dependable General Operative in Dundee. This role supports the efficient running of project stores and aids HGV drivers with material handling across sites. Candidates should possess a full clean driving licence, effective teamwork skills, and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure. Prior experience in construction and knowledge of the Power industry will be advantageous. The position includes various flexible benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Additional holidays

Dental cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity schemes

Yearly retention bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of working on various construction project types is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Power industry is an advantage.
• Valid Telehandler licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist HGV driver and Stores Person with all duties.
• Co-ordinate plant & stock ensuring accurate management.
• Liaise with operational staff to arrange necessary materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full clean driving licence

Tools

Telehandler

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to power up your career with one of the UK’s leading infrastructure companies?

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated and dependable General Operative to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the successful delivery of critical national infrastructure while developing your skills and growing within a dynamic organisation.

As a General Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient running of our Project Stores and Yard. Supporting the Project Stores Person and HGV Drivers, you will assist in the issue and receipt of a wide range of materials and equipment required for building and maintaining high voltage overhead transmission lines across the UK.

This role will be based between our projects along the East Coast of Scotland, so flexibility to work across sites is essential.

What you'll be doing

• Assist the HGV driver with all duties
• Assist the Stores Person with all duties.
• The co-ordination of plant & stock ensuring all administration procedures are followed and ensuring accurate stock management.
• Liaise with operational Staff to ensure materials required for site are arranged and accessible in line with operational needs.
• Unloading & loading of delivery vehicles.
• Check deliveries against advice notes and for quality, quantities & damage.
• Hiring, acceptance and off hiring of plant and equipment.
• Management of the calibration of tools & equipment (inc Lifting)
• Security of yard ensuring access is only permitted to authorised personnel.
• Ensuring yard(s) and store is always tidy.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions whilst at work.
• Cooperate with BB in all matters pertaining to Health and Safety to enable the Company to carry out and enhance its legal duties and requirements.
• Do not recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.
• Bring to the attention of your manager any perceived shortcomings in health and safety arrangements or situations that you consider to be serious or imminent danger to yourself or others.
• Do not undertake any safety critical work activity or activity for which a specific competence is required unless you have received the necessary training / instruction and / or assessment and hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence / Authority to Work. Do not instruct others to undertake such work if they do not hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence / Authority to Work.

Who we're looking for

• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to work in a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations

The Following Qualities / experience Are Desirable

• Experience of working on a variety of construction project types.
• Knowledge of the Power industry (is an advantage)
• Valid Telehandler licence (will be an advantage)
• OHL Authorisations (will be an advantage)
• Emergency First Aid at Work

Flexible benefits window Options to purchase...

• Additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc
• Enhanced company Maternity / Paternity / Shared parental / Adoption schemes
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Stay away allowance (subsistence)
• Yearly retention bonus

About Us

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]