General Operative Manager

Mint Selection; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection is recruiting a General Operative Manager to support delivery of a major Energy Storage project based in Exeter. You will lead a team of General Operatives, coordinate daily activities and ensure site safety and housekeeping to programme.

This long‑term contract offers the chance to work with a leading principal contractor on critical energy transition work. Strong leadership, CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS are valued, with references and a full UK driving licence desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience managing General Operatives on construction, infrastructure or energy projects.
• Valid CSCS Card (Essential).
• SSSTS or SMSTS preferred.
• Two strong, recent work references.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a team of General Operatives across the project.
• Plan and allocate daily work activities.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained across the site.
• Coordinate site logistics, material movements and deliveries.
• Support the Site Manager and Construction Management team with day-to-day operations.
• Ensure all operatives work safely and in line with site health & safety procedures.
• Monitor productivity and ensuring works are completed to programme.
• Conduct daily briefings and maintaining a safe, organised working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team management

Site safety awareness

Education

CSCS Card (Essential)

Job description

General Operative Manager Energy Storage

Exeter, Devon

August 2026

Competitive CIS Rates / LTD

Long-Term Contract

Mint Selection are currently recruiting a General Operative Manager to support the delivery of a major Energy Storage project based in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest energy infrastructure projects and work alongside a leading principal contractor delivering critical energy transition projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating a team of General Operatives across the project
• Planning and allocating daily work activities
• Ensuring high standards of housekeeping are maintained across the site
• Coordinating site logistics, material movements and deliveries
• Supporting the Site Manager and Construction Management team with day-to-day operations
• Ensuring all operatives work safely and in line with site health & safety procedures
• Monitoring productivity and ensuring works are completed to programme
• Conducting daily briefings and maintaining a safe, organised working environment

Requirements

• Previous experience managing General Operatives on construction, infrastructure or energy projects
• Valid CSCS Card (Essential)
• SSSTS or SMSTS preferred
• Must be able to provide two strong, recent work references
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively
• Full UK driving licence desirable

If you're an experienced General Operative Manager looking to be part of a landmark energy infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Harry Arnold at Mint Selection for a confidential discussion.