Site Operative Heavy Lift and Installations

White-Recruitment; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

White-Recruitment seeks a seasoned Site Operative for heavy lift and installation projects across the UK and Ireland. The role involves jacking, skidding, lifting and precise installation of heavy equipment on customer sites.

Based in Studley, the position requires extensive travel, good safety discipline, and the ability to work with RAMS and site teams. Full UK driving licence and safety certifications are essential for this permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy lift, machinery movement or engineered construction.
• Proven ability to operate jacking, skidding or heavy installation tasks.
• Valid safety certifications and driving licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out jacking, skidding and heavy lifting operations on customer sites.
• Work in accordance with RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Assist with movement and installation of heavy equipment and machinery.
• Inspect lifting equipment before use and report defects.
• Assist with loading/unloading equipment and plant.
• Operate plant and machinery where trained and certified.
• Support equipment maintenance at Studley yard.
• Follow site health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Site Supervisors and Project Managers.
• Travel to UK and Ireland project locations, with overnight stays.

Skills

Heavy lifting operations

Safety awareness

Teamwork on site

Willingness to travel

Manual handling

Education

CITB Safety Passport or CSCS Labourer Card

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MEWP/IPAF certification

Crane Supervisor CPCS

Job description

Site Operative Heavy Lift and Installations (484641) Studley, England

Salary: GBP33000 - GBP38000 per annum

Site Operative . Heavy Lift & Installations

Location: Studley, Warwickshire / UK & Ireland sites
Pay: £16 . £18 per hour
Hours: 40+ hours per week
Travel: Regular travel and overnight stays required
Position: Full-time, permanent

An established heavy lifting and specialist engineering business is looking for an experienced Site Operative to join its Projects and Installations team.

The role will involve working on specialist lifting and installation projects across the UK and Ireland, carrying out jacking, skidding, lifting and heavy installation operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out jacking, skidding and heavy lifting operations on customer sites.
• Work in accordance with project RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Assist with the movement and installation of heavy equipment and machinery.
• Inspect lifting equipment before use and report any defects or damage.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment and plant.
• Operate plant and machinery where appropriately trained and certified.
• Support equipment maintenance and preparation at the Studley yard.
• Follow site-specific health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with Site Supervisors, Project Managers and other site personnel.
• Travel to project locations throughout the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays.

Requirements

• Previous experience within the heavy lift, machinery movement or engineered construction industry.
• Experience with hydraulic jacking systems.
• Site-based heavy lifting or installation experience.
• CITB Safety Passport or CSCS Labourer Card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physically demanding site work.
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay away from home when required.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work effectively within a site team.
• Crane Supervisor CPCS.
• MEWP / IPAF certification.
• Additional lifting, rigging or plant qualifications.