Multi Skilled Operative

VolkerWessels UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Vouchers & discounts

Training and development

Enhanced maternity benefits

Flexible working

Employee Assistance

Mental/physical health support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerLaser is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative to join the Scotland-based team. You will perform a broad range of tasks across disciplines, under site management, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency in all works.

Experience on construction sites and knowledge of health and safety requirements are essential. A CSCS card and full UK driving licence are required, with tickets as applicable. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits under VolkerWessels UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience on construction sites.
• Experience with concrete repair/strengthening or civils is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of construction and civil tasks across disciplines.
• Operate tools, plant and equipment safely with proper authorisation.
• Follow company procedures, method statements and risk assessments.

Skills

Construction site experience

Concrete repair/strengthening

Health & safety awareness

CSCS card

Tickets (job specific)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We are seeking a Multi‑Skilled Operative to join the VolkerLaser team in Scotland. The successful candidate will be a key member of the VolkerLaser operations team, capable of undertaking a broad range of tasks across multiple disciplines. Working under the direction of site management, the Multi‑Skilled Operative ensures works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality and specification.

Location

Glasgow and other locations around Scotland

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of construction and civil engineering tasks as required, across a range of disciplines.
• Operate tools, plant and equipment safely and competently in line with training, instruction and authorisation.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with company procedures, method statements and risk assessments.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping on site, including the care and maintenance of tools, plant and work areas.
• Identify and report hazards, near misses, defects or unsafe working conditions.
• Comply with all health, safety, wellbeing and environmental policies and procedures at all times, with responsibility for your own and others safety in your daily activity.
• Participate and actively engage in all site briefings, toolbox talks, and training activities.
• Represent VolkerLaser professionally whilst working with clients, sub-contractors, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Interface – to communicate with internal teams and external contacts effectively and collaborate to ensure alignment and support the successful execution of projects and initiatives.

About You

• Previous experience working on construction sites
• Previous experience in concrete repair/strengthening, cathodic protection or civils would be advantageous
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• CSCS card
• Relevant job specific tickets
• Full UK valid driving licence

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].