Multiskilled Plant & Civils Operative (Groundworks)

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

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.