General Operative - Substations

Balfour Beatty plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Power T&D seeks a General Operative for the Longside Substation project in Peterhead. You will help run the stores and yard, support stores staff and drivers, and assist with material handling and stock control on a major UK infrastructure project.

Ideal candidates will have a UK driving licence, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Mandatory driving licence for the UK.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to stay effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe and efficient running of project stores and yard facilities.
• Support Stores Person and HGV Drivers with daily operations.
• Load and unload deliveries and check for quality and damages.
• Assist with issue, receipt and management of materials, tools and PPE.
• Support stock control and maintain accurate records.

Skills

UK driving licence

Team working

Verbal and written communication

Fast-paced work

Positive attitude

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D is looking for a General Operative to join our team on the Longside Substation project in Peterhead. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a major infrastructure project supporting the UK\'s electricity network, working within a busy operational environment alongside experienced site teams.

What you\'ll be doing

• Assisting with the safe and efficient running of the project stores and yard facilities.
• Supporting the Stores Person and HGV Drivers with daily operational activities.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Checking deliveries for quality, quantity and damage against delivery documentation.
• Assisting with the issue, receipt and management of materials, plant, tools, equipment, consumables and PPE.
• Supporting stock control processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with operational teams to ensure materials are available when required.
• Assisting with the hire, acceptance and off-hire of plant and equipment.
• Supporting the management and tracking of calibrated tools and equipment.
• Maintaining a safe, secure, organised and tidy stores and yard area.
• Ensuring access to the yard and stores is restricted to authorised personnel.
• Following all health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.

Who we\'re looking for

Essential

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Experience working within construction, utilities or infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of the power transmission and distribution industry.
• Telehandler licence.
• OHL authorisations.
• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.

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.

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn\'t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You\'ll have the freedom to shape the package that\'s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

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 want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We\'re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we\'ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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