Hard Landscaping Ops / Civil Ops

Manpower UK Ltd; Polmont; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking skilled Civil Operatives in the Grangemouth area. Responsibilities include excavation, drainage installation, and operating machinery. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and CSCS card, with experience being beneficial. This temporary role offers opportunities for permanent positions and includes benefits like 28 days paid holiday and weekly pay.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)

Access to discounts on adventure days

Access to MyPath upskilling programme

Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Full valid UK driving licence is required.
• CSCS card is essential.
• Dumper, roller, excavator, telehandler tickets are beneficial.
• Experience in planting and turfing is preferred.
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Excavating and preparing sites for asphalt or other surfacing.
• Laying drainage pipes and covers, performing drainage works.
• Preparing and pouring concrete for various structures.
• Operating plant and machinery including excavators and dumper trucks.
• Marking out sites and setting up barriers.
• Lifting and carrying materials like timber edgings and blocks.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures.

Job description

Overview

Location: Grangemouth

Hourly Rate: £13.50 - £19.50, depending on experience and tickets.

Contract type: Temp - 3 months

Working hours: Mon-Thurs 07:30-16:30 & Fri 07:30-13:30. 40HPW

About the role

Manpower are looking for multiple skilled and enthusiastic Civil Operatives to work for our well established client in the Grangemouth area. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of various outdoor spaces. You will undertake various landscaping projects.

The training offered includes on-the-job training and standard induction for best practice.

Responsibilities

• Excavation and Groundwork: Digging trenches for foundations, excavating, and preparing sites for asphalt or other surfacing.
• Drainage Installation: Laying drainage pipes, manhole covers and performing shallow or deep drainage works.
• Concrete Works: Preparing and pouring concrete for foundations, floors, and other structures, as well as laying kerbs and block paving.
• Machinery Operation: Operating plant and machinery, including excavators, dumper trucks, and hand tools like drills and pumps.
• Site Preparation: Marking out sites, setting up barriers, and installing temporary fencing.
• Material Handling: Lifting, carrying, and setting out materials like timber edgings, blocks, and other supplies.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to all health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment.

What you will need

• A full valid UK driving licence
• CSCS card is essential.
• Dumper, roller, excavator, telehandler tickets beneficial.
• Planting and Turfing experience is preferred
• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Previous experience in an operative role is highly desirable.

Benefits

• 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
• Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
• Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
• Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
• Weekly pay

About our client

You will work for a company that genuinely cares and has a strong Sustainability Strategy with a focus on responsibility at the heart of their three pillars of People, Planet and Performance. Our client is Europe\'s leading provider of soft landscaping services and landscape creation projects. As the top soft landscaping provider in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional open space management, soft landscaping design and build, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, and waterways management.

Apply now and a member of our Team will be in contact