Multi Skilled Operative

Fortel; Hattersley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortel are sourcing for experienced Multiskilled Plant Operatives. You will work on-site, alternating between operating heavy plant machinery and assisting with groundworks and critical civil infrastructure tasks.

Role requires proven earthworks experience, strong health and safety commitment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision as part of a crew. CSCS Blue Card, NPORS, and EUSR cards are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in earthworks, groundworks, and site preparation on civil construction projects.
• Understanding of health & safety standards and site compliance procedures.
• Physically fit, with the ability to carry out manual tasks in a construction environment.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out groundworks and earthworks tasks such as trench digging, pipe laying and bulk excavation.
• Assist site gangs with trenching, HV cabling ducting, and laying Type 3 aggregates to required levels.
• Set up secure work zones, install safety barriers, manage stockpiles, and direct site traffic.
• Follow high-voltage substation protocols, National Grid safety standards and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Perform pre-shift safety checks on plant machinery and report defects immediately.

Skills

Groundworks

Earthworks

Site preparation

Health & safety

Teamwork

Manual handling

Job description

Job description:

Fortel are sourcing for experienced Multiskilled Plant Operatives. In this role, you will be a vital asset on-site, alternating between operating heavy plant machinery and assisting with critical civil and groundworks infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a variety of groundworks and earthworks tasks, including trench digging, pipe laying, and bulk excavation.
• Substation & Civils Support: Assist site gangs with trenching, installing high-voltage cabling ductwork, and laying Type 3 aggregates and chippings to required levels.
• Site Preparation: Set up secure work zones, install safety barriers, manage material stockpiles, and direct incoming site traffic.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to live high-voltage substation protocols, National Grid safety standards, and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Routine Maintenance: Conduct mandatory pre-shift safety checks on all assigned plant machinery, reporting any mechanical defects or hazards immediately.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in earthworks, groundworks, and site preparation on civil construction projects.
• Understanding of health & safety standards and site compliance procedures.
• Physically fit, with the ability to carry out manual tasks in a construction environment.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CSCS Blue Card (required)
• NPORS (required)
• EUSR Card 1 and 2 ( required)