Lead Operative – Civils & Transportation Site Leader

Story Contracting Limited; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Health plan

Wellbeing support

Volunteer days

Pension

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Lead Operative to join our Story Scotland Transportation Division within the Civils team around Blantyre. You will lead on-site delivery and mentor junior crew as part of a dynamic, safety‑conscious site team.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will coordinate resource, plant and materials, and work with a Ganger to drive the programme, ensuring work is delivered on time, to budget and to high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in civils environments essential.
• Valid full driving licence required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site delivery and mentor less experienced team members.
• Coordinate resources, plant and materials with the Ganger.
• Ensure work is delivered to programme, on time and to standard.
• Report to Site Manager and maintain safety on site.
• Support continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Civils experience

Full driving licence

Excellent communication

Teamwork & initiative

Stakeholder relationships

Flexibility incl. lodging

Job description

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Lead Operative to join our Story Scotland Transportation Division within the Civils team around Blantyre. You will lead on-site delivery and mentor junior crew as part of a dynamic, safety‑conscious site team.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will coordinate resource, plant and materials, and work with a Ganger to drive the programme, ensuring work is delivered on time, to budget and to high standards.