Installation Operative

Simply Recruitment Group; Wyboston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in construction is seeking an Installation Operative to join their team in Wyboston. You will install fencing and track matting products at various sites across the UK. The role offers a competitive salary of £26,000 - £28,000, extensive training, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates should possess physical stamina, a clean driving license, and experience in construction. Additionally, flexibility regarding hours and travel is essential for this varied role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training provided

Nationwide travel opportunities

31 days holiday

Qualifications

• Physically fit with a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
• Experience in construction, groundworks or similar industries is advantageous.
• Clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install fencing, barriers and track matting products on sites across the UK.
• Liaise professionally with internal teams and clients during installations.
• Work flexible hours, including early starts and occasional weekend work.

Skills

CSCS card

Trailer licence

Forklift or Compact Loader certification

Telehandler licence

Counterbalance FLT experience

Understanding of construction site safety requirements

Good communication skills

Practical, hands-on problem solving

Reliability and punctuality

Team player skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Simply Recruitment is working with a market-leading specialist supplier of non-mechanical plant and equipment for the construction, civil engineering and utility sectors, based in Bedfordshire with nationwide service capabilities.

Reference number: SRG 269

Job title: Installation Operative

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (DOE) + potential bonus on installations, higher salary for forklift/plant qualifications.

Location: Wyboston, Bedfordshire (near Bedford and St Neots)

Duration: Permanent – Full Time

Working hours: 07:30‑16:00 or 08:30‑17:00, regular overtime available

Holidays: 31‑day holiday with shutdown for Christmas (including bank holidays)

Start date: ASAP

On offer for the role:

• Competitive salary £26k‑£28k dependent on qualifications
• Full training provided in fencing and track matting installation
• All PPE supplied
• Nationwide travel opportunities
• Varied role combining yard work and site installations
• Join the growing installation division of a market‑leading supplier
• Career development within an expanding company
• Work with prestigious construction and utility sector clients

Reporting to: Installation Manager / Operations Manager

The ideal candidate will have:

• Physically fit with a strong work ethic and a can‑do attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop construction‑based skills
• Comfortable with varying hours and overnight stays away from home — fully expensed
• Based near Bedford or St Neots preferred
• Clean driving licence
• Experience in construction, groundworks or similar industries is advantageous

You will need the ability to:

• Install fencing, barriers and track matting products on sites across the UK
• Liaise professionally with internal teams and clients during installations
• Work flexible hours, including early starts and occasional weekend work
• Stay away from home when required for nationwide installations
• Perform manual handling of equipment safely
• Pick, pack and quality check products in the yard
• Clean and maintain products in the external yard (wet work)
• Maintain general yard upkeep and health & safety compliance

Skills and experience:

• CSCS card is highly desirable
• Trailer licence advantageous
• Forklift or Compact Loader certification is beneficial
• Telehandler licence beneficial
• Counterbalance FLT experience will be reflected in salary
• Understanding of construction site safety requirements
• Good communication skills for client liaison
• Practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving
• Reliable and punctual with a professional attitude
• Team player willing to support colleagues
• Physical stamina for manual handling duties

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