General Operative (AWDO-P15370)

AWD online; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Option to purchase additional holidays

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a General Operative for a hands-on role at our site in Nottinghamshire. You will maintain, refurbish and prepare safety barriers, assist with stock control, and prepare kits for delivery to site.

The role is 37 hours a week, full-time and permanent, with a focus on teamwork and safe working practices. You will work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions, perform physical tasks and use tools and equipment safely.
• Able to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods and work in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and prepare edge-protection barriers so they remain safe, serviceable and presentable for use on site
• Prepare surfaces and paint barriers as part of the refurbishment process
• Prepare and assemble materials and equipment kits for delivery to site
• Support stock control and the organised movement of materials and equipment
• Handle and transport heavy items safely
• Carry out cleaning and general housekeeping to maintain an orderly working environment
• Work effectively with colleagues and independently to help meet deadlines
• Ensure work follows relevant health and safety legislation, procedures and company quality standards

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Join a hands-on team maintaining, repairing and painting safety barriers, preparing equipment for site and supporting stock control. This role suits someone comfortable with physical work, tools, teamwork and safe working practices.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Maintenance Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Operative, Warehouse Operative, Stores Operative, Yard Operative, Assembly Operative, Factory Operative, Labourer

LOCATION: Tuxford, Nottinghamshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

Take on a varied hands-on opportunity where your work helps keep safety equipment serviceable, presentable and ready for site use. As a General Operative you will support refurbishment, preparation and day-to-day operational activity.

The General Operative works independently and as part of a team, helping meet deadlines while maintaining company quality standards and safe working practices.

This General Operative opportunity also includes stock control, materials handling, housekeeping and preparing equipment kits for delivery to site.

DUTIES

• Barrier Maintenance and Repair: Maintain, repair and prepare edge-protection barriers so they remain safe, serviceable and presentable for use on site
• Surface Preparation and Painting: Prepare surfaces and paint barriers as part of the refurbishment process
• Materials and Equipment Preparation: Prepare and assemble materials and equipment kits for delivery to site
• Stock Control: Support stock control and the organised movement of materials and equipment
• Handling and Transport: Handle and transport heavy items safely
• Cleaning and Housekeeping: Carry out cleaning and general housekeeping to maintain an orderly working environment
• Teamwork and Deadlines: Work effectively with colleagues and independently to help meet deadlines
• Health and Safety: Ensure work follows relevant health and safety legislation, procedures and company quality standards

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Ability to follow instructions, perform physical tasks and use tools and equipment safely
• Able to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods and work in various weather conditions
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team
• Reliable, punctual and dependable approach with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience in a labourer or similar role

BENEFITS

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme
• Option to purchase additional holidays

JOB REF: AWDO-P15370

Ability to follow instructions, perform physical tasks and use tools and equipment safelyAble to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods and work in various weather conditionsKnowledge of safety practices and proceduresGood communication skills and ability to work well within a teamReliable, punctual and dependable approach with a strong work ethicAbility to work independently