Operative

Galliford Try Group; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking an experienced Operative to support the Environment team on the Packington/Measham sites. You will perform general labouring, assist with excavations and pipework installation, and maintain high safety standards on site.

Candidate should have CSCS, DOMS/EUSR and ideally NRSWA accreditation, with a flexible, proactive approach and strong teamwork abilities. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card is essential.
• DOMS or EUSR Certification is essential.
• NRSWA Accreditation is preferred.
• CPCS roller and dumper training.
• Slinger/banksman training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties and material handling on site.
• Assist excavation and installation activities for civil engineering projects.
• Work under Site Manager guidance with emphasis on health and safety.

Skills

Ability to work safely

Flexible attitude

Problem solving skills

Communication Skills

Honesty Integrity Pride

Attention To Detail

Education

CSCS Card

DOMS or EUSR Certification

NRSWA Accreditation

CPCS roller and dumper training

Slinger/banksman training

Job description

Operative – ENVIRONMENT

Packington / Measham

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operativeto join the team at Galliford Try within our Infrastructure Waste Water Environment Business on the Severn Trent AMP 8 Framework.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Packington and Measham area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

As an experienced Operative you will be responsible for undertaking general labouring duties, unloading (both mechanical and by hand), moving/loading out of materials, working on excavations and installations of pipework, concrete work and general civil engineering operational activities; and to ensure good housekeeping on site. At all times, you must adhere to our high standards of health and safety during the execution of your duties. Work safely under the guidance of a Site Manager.

• Know, understand and observe specific site rules with regard to health and safety.
• Operate hand, power and percussive tools safely.
• Observe general organisation procedures on site
• Ensure welfare is kept clean, tidy and stocked.
• Perform all duties as directed by the site management.
• Ensure that the site is kept tidy and presentable at all times.
• Assist and work on excavation and installation activities of civil engineering operational requirements as directed by the site supervisor
• Working knowledge of safe construction practice.
• Able to recognise hazards and dangers of working on a construction site.
• Able to accept advice and instructions from site management.
• Able to communicate with other operatives and site management.
• Show ability to work with tools to produce good quality work
• Ensure all company property under your control is taken care of and stored securely when not in use.

About You:

• Ability to work safely.
• Flexible attitude to work.
• Problem solving skills
• Communication Skills
• Honestly, Integrity and Pride
• Attention To Detail
• Potable water mains laying and installation
• Waste water pipe laying, manhole construction & benching
• General civil engineering site works
• Concrete works and concrete finishing
• CSCS Card (Essential)
• DOMS or EUSR Certification (Essential)
• NRSWA Accreditation (Preferred)
• CPCS roller and dumper training
• Slinger/banksman training

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contactRyan De Stadler on [e-mail].

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.