General Operative

Shanahan Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanahan Engineering is seeking General Operatives (fitter mates) for future power plant construction, commissioning and maintenance projects across the UK, Ireland, Africa and APAC. You will assist with general construction, support mechanical fitters and ensure safe site operations.

Ideal candidates are physically able, safety-minded and able to work at height, with a CSCS card and reliable teamwork. This position involves on-site work across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, commissioning or maintenance power generation projects.
• HSE CSCS Card.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work at height in safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general construction, commissioning and maintenance activities on site.
• Support mechanical fitters and supervisor supervisors in delivering project works.
• Carry out manual handling duties and material movement as required.
• Prepare work areas and maintain safe access routes.
• Operate basic tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across work locations.
• Follow all site-specific safety procedures, permits and risk assessments.
• Support lifting, loading and unloading activities.
• Assist with inspections, maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project quality standards.
• Report hazards, close calls and safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Safety-focused

Work at height

Job description

For future power plants construction, commissioning and maintenance projects across UK, Ireland, Africa and APAC countries we are looking for General Operatives (fitter mates).

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with general construction, commissioning and maintenance activities on site.
• Support mechanical fitters and supervisor supervisors in delivering project works.
• Carry out manual handling duties and material movement as required.
• Prepare work areas and maintain safe access routes.
• Operate basic tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across work locations.
• Follow all site-specific safety procedures, permits and risk assessments.
• Support lifting, loading and unloading activities.
• Assist with inspections, maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project quality standards.
• Report hazards, close calls and safety concerns promptly.

Key attributes:

• Previous experience in a construction, commissioning or maintenance power generation projects, preferably related to steam turbines and generatos works.
• HSE CSCS Card.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work at height in accordance with safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused attitude.