General Operative - Substations

Balfour Beatty plc; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a General Operative to support stores, yard and site operations at Bramford Substation near Ipswich. You will assist with receipt and issue of materials, loading/unloading, stock control and tools calibration while working closely with project teams.

This hands‑on role requires a full clean driving licence, teamwork and the ability to perform under pressure. Prior construction or power industry exposure is desirable and on‑site duties will apply at Bramford

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Teamwork and collaboration with site teams.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high‑pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Support stores, yard and site operations on Bramford project.
• Assist with receipt and issue of materials, tools and plant.
• Support loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Check deliveries for quality, quantities and potential damage.
• Help coordinate plant and stock and maintain stock records.
• Ensure materials for site teams are accessible and organized.
• Assist with hiring, acceptance and off‑hiring of plant and equipment.
• Assist with management and calibration of tools and equipment.
• Keep yard and stores area clean, tidy and secure.
• Work closely with operators, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Follow health, safety and site procedures.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Telehandler licence

Job description

About The Role

General Operative – Substations

Bramford Substation, Bullen Lane, Bramford, IP8 4JL

Balfour Beatty | Power T&D

Are you a practical, hands‑on individual who enjoys working as part of a team?

We’re looking for a General Operative to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (Power T&D) team, based at Bramford Substation.

What you’ll be doing

As a General Operative, you’ll play an important part in supporting the smooth running of our project stores, yard and site operations.

• Assisting with the receipt and issue of materials, tools, equipment and specialist plant
• Supporting the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles
• Checking deliveries for quality, quantities and potential damage
• Helping coordinate plant and stock and maintaining accurate stock records
• Ensuring materials required by site teams are organised and easily accessible
• Supporting the hiring, acceptance and off-hiring of plant and equipment
• Assisting with the management and calibration of tools and equipment
• Helping maintain a clean, tidy, organised and secure yard and stores area
• Working closely with operational teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders
• Following all relevant health, safety and site procedures

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in high‑pressure situations

Desirable

• Previous experience working on construction projects
• Knowledge or experience within the Power industry
• Valid Telehandler licence
• Relevant industry authorisations
• Emergency First Aid at Work

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]