Semi Skilled Site Operative

Recruit4staff; St Helens; On-site; GBP 22,413 - 30,196; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Welplan medical insurance

Job summary

A well-established engineering contractor is seeking a Semi Skilled Site Operative to work in St Helens. This role involves assisting skilled tradespeople, performing general construction tasks, and using hand and power tools across various engineering sites throughout the UK. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £16.27 to £21.92 per hour and includes benefits such as a stakeholder pension and generous holiday leave. A full UK driving licence and engineering site experience are essential for this permanent role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of engineering site work in an industrial environment.
• Excellent experience using hand and power tools.
• Good knowledge of site health & safety requirements.
• Strong mechanical engineering or site fitting and maintenance background.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work on engineering and industrial sites across the UK.
• Carry out general construction and maintenance tasks.
• Assist skilled tradespeople.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Experience in engineering site work

Using hand and power tools

Knowledge of health & safety requirements

Mechanical engineering background

Full UK driving licence

Education

C&G or NVQ in mechanical or engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering contractor business in their search for a Semi Skilled Site Operative to work in St Helens.

Job Details

• Pay: £16.27 – £21.92 per hour (PAYE) (Rates vary depending on project site, overtime available)
• Hours of Work: Core Hours 38 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 8:00am–2:00pm (hours will vary depending on site requirements)
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Stakeholder pension (up to 6% employer contribution), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Welplan medical insurance

Job Role: The Semi Skilled Site Operative will work on engineering and industrial sites across the UK, carrying out general construction and maintenance tasks and assisting skilled tradespeople. Responsibilities include using hand and power tools, maintaining housekeeping standards, completing paperwork and risk assessments, reporting to supervisors, and ensuring all site health & safety procedures and best practices are followed.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Proven experience of engineering site work in an industrial environment
• Excellent experience using hand and power tools
• Good knowledge of site health & safety requirements
• Strong mechanical engineering or site fitting and maintenance background
• Full UK driving licence

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• C&G or NVQ in a mechanical or engineering discipline
• Valid CCNSG, ACE Card, CSCS, or equivalent site safety card

Additional Information

• Basic pay rates and overtime vary, with some projects operating under NAECI or ECSA agreements
• Some sites require DBS checks and extensive background screening due to high security levels
• Some work will be based at the client’s workshop in St Helens, so the ability to commute is essential
• The role involves extended overnight stays and working across the UK

Commutable From: Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, Haydock, Widnes, Skelmersdale

Similar Job Titles: Semi-skilled Engineer, Semi-skilled Site Operative, Semi-skilled Welder, Semi-skilled Fitter, Semi-skilled Operative

For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business. This Semi Skilled Site Operative role offers long-term stability within a growing engineering contractor.

Job Reference: opp-24572