General Operative

Search Consultancy Ltd; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible payroll options (CIS, PAYE,,

Weekly pay every Friday

Strong regional contractor connections

Dedicated regional consultant support

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking a General Operative for a busy site in Galashiels (TD1). You will help with daily site setup, material handling and trade support, ensuring the area stays clean and safe. Immediate starts are available for punctual operatives with a strong work ethic.

The role requires a CSCS card (Green) and full PPE, and you must have the right to work in the UK. Prior site experience is preferred, with weekly payroll options offered to suit you.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card required (Green Operative Card).
• Full standard 5-point PPE (Hard Hat, High-Vis, Boots, Gloves, Glasses) required.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• Experience on construction or civils sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Site welfare, maintenance and waste management to keep routes safe.
• Material logistics: offloading deliveries, loading tools, distributing supplies to site trades.
• Trade support: assist operatives and management with general civils and site prep tasks.
• Site safety: follow RAMS and wear PPE to maintain high safety standards.

Skills

Punctual

Physically fit

Reliable

Team player

Job description

General Operative

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Galashiels (TD1)

Search Consultancy is looking for a hard-working, reliable General Operative to join a busy site in Galashiels (TD1). We are partnering with an established regional contractor requiring a dependable site operative to assist with daily site setup, material handling, trade support, and general site duties.

If you are a punctual operative with a strong work ethic who takes pride in keeping a site safe and running smoothly, we have immediate starts available now.

The Role

• Site Welfare & Maintenance: Maintaining site cleanliness, clearing debris, sorting materials, keeping access routes safe, and managing waste disposal areas.
• Material Logistics: Offloading deliveries, loading out tools and materials, and distributing supplies to sub-contractors and site trades.
• Trade Support: Assisting skilled operatives and site management with general construction, civils, and site preparation tasks.
• Site Safety: Following site RAMS, wearing full PPE, and maintaining strict safety standards across all site activities.

Requirements

• CSCS Card: A valid CSCS Card (Green Operative Card) is mandatory.
• PPE: Full standard 5-point PPE (Hard Hat, High-Vis Vest/Jacket, Steel-Toe Boots, Gloves, and Safety Glasses).
• Work Ethic: Punctual, physically fit, reliable, and capable of working effectively as part of a busy site team.
• Experience: Previous site operative or general laboring experience on construction or civils projects is preferred.
• Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Flexible Payroll: Multiple weekly pay structures available (CIS, PAYE, or Umbrella) tailored to your preference.
• Borders Pipeline: Strong relationships with contractors across the Scottish Borders to help keep you in steady employment.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday.
• Regional Support: Dedicated consultant support from our regional desk to manage your bookings and placements.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age