Site Operative: Civil & Mechanical Installations (Travel)

MacStaff Limited; Liss; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28k–£35k DOE

Annual performance bonus

Company pension scheme

Specialist technical training

Professional development

Career progression to Site Supervisor

Collaborative environment

Environmental projects

Job summary

MacStaff is seeking a Site Operative / Construction & Engineering Operative near Newton Abbot, Devon. The role covers practical assembly, installation and site work on civil, mechanical and environmental projects across the UK.

You will work within a friendly team, gain specialist training and benefit from clear progression towards Site Supervisor, with travel involved across UK sites and potential away-from-home periods.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in construction, engineering, maintenance or installation operations.
• Practical experience using hand tools, power tools and site equipment.
• Some exposure to civil, structural or mechanical engineering projects.
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of safe working practices.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and engineering standards.
• Basic IT skills and willingness to learn new systems and techniques.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install fabricated metalwork and structural components on and off site.
• Undertake mechanical installation, construction and engineering assembly activities.
• Set out and install fabricated components and specialist engineering structures.
• Operate power tools and equipment, including concrete cutting, drilling, hot works and 110V equipment.
• Complete minor concrete works, including formwork and associated construction activities.
• Drill and install mechanical and chemical anchors and fixings.
• Install access systems, including handrails, fixed ladders and associated metalwork.
• Work safely on construction sites, including projects near rivers and watercourses.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors and other construction professionals.
• Travel to project locations across the UK, including periods working away from home.

Skills

Practical construction experience

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance/Mechanical Manufacturing/Construction Operations

HNC in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Site equipment

Job description

MacStaff is seeking a Site Operative / Construction & Engineering Operative near Newton Abbot, Devon. The role covers practical assembly, installation and site work on civil, mechanical and environmental projects across the UK.

You will work within a friendly team, gain specialist training and benefit from clear progression towards Site Supervisor, with travel involved across UK sites and potential away-from-home periods.