General Operative

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Rehabilitation Solutions; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortex Companies is seeking a site labourer to support drainage, utility installation and groundwork activities on civil engineering projects in the United Kingdom. You will assist with loading, unloading and moving materials, support plant operators and skilled trades, and help maintain a clean and safe site.

The role requires a valid CSCS Card, a full UK driving licence, and a solid understanding of health and safety on site. Confined space and Street works qualifications are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience on construction, civil engineering, utilities or groundwork projects is preferred.
• Confined space certification is required.
• Street works / NRSWA qualification is preferred.
• Good understanding of health & safety on site is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with drainage and utility installation works.
• Supporting excavation and groundwork activities.
• Loading, unloading and moving materials and equipment safely around site.
• Assisting plant operators and skilled trades where required.
• Maintaining site cleanliness and order.
• Following all health and safety procedures and site rules.
• Assisting with temporary works and traffic management activities.
• Working as part of a team to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out general labouring duties as directed by site management.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Manual handling

Physical fitness

Time management

Plant and machinery awareness

Education

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Confined space certification

Street works / NRSWA

Health & safety knowledge on site

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with drainage, and utility installation works
• Supporting excavation and groundwork activities
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials and equipment safely around site
• Assisting plant operators and skilled trades where required
• Maintaining site cleanliness
• Following all health & safety procedures and site rules
• Assisting with temporary works, and traffic management activities
• Working as part of a team to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently
• Carrying out general labouring duties as directed by site management

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card
• Full UK Driving Licence

Education & Experience

• Previous experience working on construction, civil engineering, utilities, or groundwork projects
• Valid CSCS Card
• Good understanding of health & safety on site
• Confined space certification
• Street works / NRSWA qualification

Skills & Competencies

• Good understanding of construction site health & safety practices
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual tasks
• Awareness of safe working practices around plant and machinery
• Ability to work in fast-paced site environments
• Time management and reliability
• Basic understanding of groundwork, drainage, or utility works advantageous

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.