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General Operative in Oxford

JNBentley Careers

Oxford

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GBP 25,000 - 30,000

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Job summary

A construction company in Oxford is seeking enthusiastic General Operatives to join their teams working in the water industry. Candidates should have experience in civil engineering tasks such as concreting and drainage, and possess a valid driving license. The role offers competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and benefits including mileage reimbursement. Ideal candidates will also hold health and safety qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay
In-house career development programmes
Mileage paid on travel
Van driver supplement
30 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

  • Experience within civil engineering, especially concreting and pipe laying.
  • Holding or working towards required plant tickets is desirable.
  • Driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a gang on various construction sites.
  • Maintain a proactive attitude towards health and safety.

Skills

Experience in civil engineering and deep drainage
Health and safety awareness
Driving License

Education

CSCS Touchscreen & 1 day Health & Safety Awareness course

Tools

CPCS / NOCN / NPORs Plant Tickets (ideal)
Job description

Here at JN Bentley we are looking for enthusiastic and positive General Operatives who live in the Oxford area, to join one of our gangs who are currently working within the Thames Water Framework.

In the role you will work as part of a gang on various construction sites predominantly within the water industry. You will have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, ideally with experience of general civils work, concreting, excavations, deep drainage and pipe laying.

Candidate Specification
  • Experience within a wide range of Civil Engineering - particularly general civils work, concreting, deep drainage and pipe-laying.
  • CSCS Touchscreen & 1 day Health & Safety Awareness course - Minimum requirement
  • Ideally holding or working towards your CPCS / NOCN / NPORs Plant Tickets.
  • Driving License essential
Advantageous
  • Plant tickets for Forward Tipping Dumper & Ride on Roller would be advantageous, but training given if needed.
  • National Water Hygiene Card
  • Slinger / Signaller
  • Confined Spaces City & Guilds
  • Thames Water Passport
What can we Offer?
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • In house career development programmes and progression within the company
  • Mileage paid on travel
  • Van driver supplement

30 days holiday (incl. Bank h...

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