Skilled Operative - Bridgwater

CML; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Collaborative and friendly working-c​?

Up to 22 days holiday + Statutory Bank

Company Sick Pay

Training & Development opportunities

Paid Volunteer Days

Annual Flu Jabs / Voucher

Employee Assistance Programmes

Company Pension and Death in Service (

£1000 Employee Referral scheme

Job summary

CML are looking for Skilled Operatives to join our multi-disciplinary team in Bridgwater. The role is based mainly in the South Western area with some travel away, supporting civil engineering projects with safety, efficiency and high workmanship standards.

You will perform manual labour, operate small tools and work under the Site Supervisor/General Foreman, developing competency through practical training. Reliability, punctuality and a proactive approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Essential site skills and safety awareness.
• Competence with listed heavy equipment and temporary works procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work in a proper manner following procedures and use tools safely.
• Co-operate with Site Supervisor/General Foreman and follow directions to avoid risk.
• Work to competency gained through training and experience.
• Undertake manual labour including loading/unloading, cleaning, digging, lifting and related trades.

Skills

Small tools

Confined Space

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 40 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

What we can offer you:

• 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 / Voucher
• 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.