General Operative / Driver - GLA15865

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent annual leave

Strathclyde Pension Fund access

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION is recruiting a General Operative / Driver to support our Construction and Investment team across City Building projects. You will undertake labouring duties, deliver materials, assist with site logistics, receive deliveries, and help coordinate operatives and vehicle movements.

The role requires a full UK driving licence; telehandler experience (CPCS/NPORS) is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in construction, labouring or site-based environments is advantageous.
• Telehandler certification (CPCS/NPORS) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials and equipment to site and assist with site logistics.
• Receive and distribute deliveries, control site access and coordinate operatives, subcontractors and vehicle movements.
• Carry out banksman duties and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Ensure safe disposal of site waste and debris; report safety issues to management.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Telehandler

Job description

Company: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION

About Us

City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.

City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.

Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We currently hold Investors in Young People Platinum award, an award we are immensely proud of as it recognises our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.

As a City Building employee, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent annual leave, and access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund. You will also benefit from wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership, supporting a positive and healthy work life balance.

About the Role

The General Operative / Driver plays a key role within our Construction and Investment team, supporting the successful delivery of construction projects across our organisation.

In this role you will undertake a range of labouring duties to support the safe and efficient delivery of construction projects. Responsibilities include delivering materials and equipment, assist with site logistics, receive and distribute deliveries, control site access, and support the coordination of operatives, subcontractors, and vehicle movements.

You will also carry out banksman duties, maintain high standards of housekeeping, ensure the safe disposal of site waste and debris. You will take a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring compliance with City Building policies and procedures, and promptly reporting any issues or risks to management. This includes carrying out daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.

What You Will Bring

The successful post holder will be reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced construction environment, contributing to the successful delivery of projects while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.

You will be an experienced General Operative/ Driver with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be able to work independently and as part of a busy team to support safe, efficient, and well-coordinated daily operations.

Strong time management skills are essential for this role as you will have to be reliable and punctual to meet delivery expectations.

You must hold a full UK driving licence. Experience working within the construction, labouring, or site-based environment is advantageous. Experience in operating a telehandler and possession of a valid Telehandler certification (e.g. CPCS or NPORS) is desirable.