Skilled Operative - Bridgwater

CML; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

22 days holiday + BH

Paid Volunteer Days

Training & Development opportunities

Job summary

CML is seeking skilled Operatives to join our multi-disciplinary team in Bridgwater. The role involves working across the South Western area with some away-from-base travel, contributing to a safety-focused civil engineering team with 30+ years of experience.

Key duties include loading/unloading, site cleaning, digging, and operating tools like CPCS Dumper/Roller and 360 excavator, while mentoring junior operatives and following directions from Site Supervisors to ensure safe, efficient work.

Qualifications

• Experience with site safety procedures and using PPE.
• Ability to follow directions from Site Supervisor/Foreman.
• Willingness to mentor less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Manual labour including loading/unloading vehicles and site cleaning.
• Digging, lifting, pulling and completing tasks within competence.
• Operate and maintain tools and plant equipment safely.
• Report defects and seek safety improvements with supervisors.
• Attend work promptly with proper equipment and PPE.

Tools

Small tools

CPCS Dumper

CPCS Roller

PTS

360 Excavator

Job description

CML are on the lookout for Skilled Operatives, to join our multi-disciplinary team in Bridgwater. This position is predominantly based around the South Western area but will require some flexibility in working away. At CML, you will be part of a successful and growing business with over 300 permanent staff based across the UK and over 30 years' worth of expertise in the Civil Engineering sector. We place safety, innovation, professional development and excellent service delivery at the core of the work we do and take pride in receiving outstanding client feedback.

The main functions of your role will be to:

• Work in a proper manner following appropriate procedures and instructions and use in a safe manner all tools and equipment.
• Co-operate with and follow direction of Site Supervisor / General Foreman so as not to put yourself or others at risk.
• Work to a level of competency gained through training and experience.
• Undertake manual labour including but not limited to loading and unloading vehicles, cleaning & maintenance, digging, lifting, pulling and relevant specialist trades for which you are competent to complete works as directed.
• Correctly use and maintain the PPE provided to you. Make requests for safety clothing or equipment where it is felt safety standards could be improved.
• Ensure that vehicles materials, tools and plant equipment under your control are fit for use and are used, stored & disposed of correctly. Report to the Site Supervisor / General Foreman and Safety Advisor any defects in tools, plant, equipment or protective clothing.
• Discuss all aspects of your work with the Site Supervisor / General Foreman where you feel unsure or think that safety can be improved.
• Mentor General Operatives and inexperienced staff in work tasks.
• Attend work promptly and properly equipped.

What you will have experience in:

Essential

• Small tools
• Confined Space
• CPCS Dumper
• CPCS Roller
• PTS
• 360 Excavator

Desirable

• First aid
• COSS
• Competitive Pay
• A collaborative and friendly working culture
• Up to 22 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Training & Development opportunities
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Annual Flu Jabs
• Employee Assistance Programmes for advice and counselling
• Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary
• A generous Employee Referral scheme of £1000 per successful hire

At CML we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and all applicants will be considered purely on their merits and potential, regardless of where they are from, their age or gender, their lifestyle choices , their beliefs or what disability they may have.

We're also striving to be a Disability Confident employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities apply and interview for roles.