OHL Project Stores & Yard Operative

Balfour Beatty plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution is seeking motivated General Operatives – OHL to join our teams across Scotland. You will support project stores, yards and sites to ensure materials, tools and equipment are available to support delivery of high‑voltage overhead lines.

In this busy operational role, you will work with Stores Personnel, HGV Drivers and site teams, assist with loading/unloading, check deliveries, manage stock records, and help maintain safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Stores Person and HGV Drivers with daily operational activities.
• Support OHL construction gangs across project locations.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Check deliveries against delivery notes and verify materials quality and quantity.
• Support stock and plant management activities and maintain records.
• Assist with the hiring, acceptance and off-hiring of plant and equipment.
• Help calibrate and inspect tools and lifting equipment.
• Maintain the security, cleanliness and organisation of project yards and stores.
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure materials and equipment are available to meet project requirements.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driving licence

Adaptability

Job description

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution is seeking motivated General Operatives – OHL to join our teams across Scotland. You will support project stores, yards and sites to ensure materials, tools and equipment are available to support delivery of high‑voltage overhead lines.

In this busy operational role, you will work with Stores Personnel, HGV Drivers and site teams, assist with loading/unloading, check deliveries, manage stock records, and help maintain safety and environmental