Site Operative / Labourer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Lamberhurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Site Operative / Labourer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will maintain a clean, safe site, assist trades, aid groundworkers, prepare work areas, move materials, and help with site protection and waste segregation.

This role requires a CSCS card; EUSR card preferred, and access to reliable travel due to the site location. You will work under supervision to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required; EUSR card preferred.
• Access to reliable transport due to location.
• Willingness to perform manual labour on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe site by housekeeping and removing waste.
• Assist tradespeople (electricians, pipe fitters, etc.) with general tasks.
• Support groundworkers with excavation, backfilling, leveling and other groundworks.
• Prepare work areas and ensure materials and equipment are ready for use.
• Load, unload, move and distribute materials, tools and equipment on site.
• Assist with storage and handling of construction materials.
• Support delivery and collection of materials and maintain organised storage areas.
• Assist with installation and removal of temporary barriers, fencing and site protection.
• Help maintain safe access routes, walkways and working areas.
• Segregate and dispose of waste per site procedures and environmental rules.
• Assist with site clearance and reinstatement after works.
• Report hazards, damaged equipment or unsafe conditions to site supervisor.
• Follow site rules, risk assessments, method statements and supervisor instructions.
• Wear required PPE and ensure proper usage at all times.
• Collaborate with site operatives, tradespeople, groundworkers and management to complete work safely.

Tools

CSCS card

EUSR card

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Site Operative / Labourer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe site by carrying out regular housekeeping and removing waste, debris, and unwanted materials.
• Assist tradespeople, including electricians, mechanical fitters, pipe fitters, and other site operatives, with general tasks as required.
• Provide support to groundworkers with excavation, backfilling, levelling, and other general groundworks activities.
• Assist with site preparation, setting up work areas, and ensuring materials and equipment are ready for use.
• Load, unload, move, and distribute materials, tools, and equipment around the site.
• Assist with the handling and storage of construction materials, ensuring they are stored safely and correctly.
• Support the delivery and collection of materials and help maintain organised storage areas.
• Assist with the installation and removal of temporary barriers, signage, fencing, and other site protection measures.
• Help maintain safe access routes, walkways, and working areas throughout the site.
• Segregate and dispose of waste in accordance with site procedures and environmental requirements.
• Assist with basic manual tasks and general site duties under the direction of supervisors and skilled tradespeople.
• Support groundworks activities by helping prepare work areas and handling materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with site clearance and reinstatement activities following the completion of works.
• Report any hazards, damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, or incidents to the site supervisor.
• Follow site rules, risk assessments, method statements, and instructions provided by site management.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is used correctly at all times.
• Work collaboratively with site operatives, tradespeople, groundworkers, and management to help ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the successful delivery of site activities.

If you are a hardworking and reliable individual looking to join a team delivering essential water industry infrastructure projects, we would welcome your application.

For this role you will need to have a CSCS card, a EUSR card (preferred) and accsess to a reliable source of travel - due to the location it can be difficult to get there by public transport.