General Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working up to 40% where roles允许

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and employee benefits

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution is recruiting a General Operative – Substations for the Bramford site in Ipswich. You will help manage stores, yards and project logistics to ensure timely delivery of resources for substations projects.

The role requires strong teamwork, clear communication and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment. Desirable extras include construction experience and plant-related licences.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support site stores, yards, materials management and project logistics to ensure resources are available.
• Assist with loading/unloading, stock checks and quality control of deliveries.
• Coordinate plant and stock with procedures for hire, acceptance and off-hire.
• Maintain safety, tidy yard and storage areas and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

First Aid at Work (Desirable)

Telehandler licence (Desirable)

Power/utilities knowledge (Desirable)

Substations experience (Desirable)

Job description

About The Role

General Operative - Substations

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution (Power T&D)

Location: Bramford, Ipswich

Due to continued growth within our Power Transmission & Distribution business, we are looking to recruit a General Operative – Substations to support the delivery of major electrical infrastructure projects at our Bramford site in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team working on nationally important projects that help connect communities and support the UK's transition to a low‑carbon future.

What You'll Be Doing

As a General Operative, you will support the efficient day‑to‑day operation of site stores, yards, materials management, and project logistics, ensuring our substations projects have the resources they need to be delivered safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of materials, plant, tools, equipment, consumables, and PPE.
• Supporting the coordination of plant and stock while ensuring accurate administration and stock control procedures are followed.
• Liaising with operational teams to ensure site materials are available when required.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Checking deliveries for quality, quantity, and damage.
• Supporting the hire, acceptance, and off‑hire of plant and equipment.
• Assisting with the calibration and management of tools and equipment.
• Maintaining a safe, secure, and tidy yard and storage area.
• Following all Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and promoting a positive safety culture on site.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, customers, and stakeholders.

Who We're Looking For

Essential

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform well in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the power or utilities industry.
• Telehandler licence.
• Relevant substations or power industry authorisations.
• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Diversity and Inclusion

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 also commit to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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.