Trainee Piling Operatives

First Military Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Trainee Piling Operative in Bristol, covering the South West. You will join a growing ground engineering team delivering piling and foundation solutions on varied construction sites, with full training provided and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

This role suits ex-military candidates or individuals comfortable with manual work and travel to sites across the region for a long-term career in construction.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a physically demanding role.
• Ex-military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of piling and foundation systems on construction sites.
• Set up and prepare piling equipment and materials.
• Support experienced operatives with daily site activities.
• Load, unload and handle tools and equipment safely.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety on site.
• Work effectively as part of a team on projects across the South West.
• Carry out general site duties as required.

Skills

Driving Licence

Physically fit

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Reliable

Ex-military welcome

Job description

Trainee Piling Operative

Location: Bristol (Covering the South West)
Salary: £140 - £150 per day (Approx. £35,000+ per annum)
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for Trainee Piling Operatives to join a growing ground engineering company based in Bristol. Working across the South West, you'll be part of a skilled site team delivering piling and foundation solutions on a variety of construction projects.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role that offers full training, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in the construction industry. You'll be working outdoors in all weather conditions, travelling to sites across the region and learning from experienced operatives.

This role is particularly well suited to ex-military candidates or individuals from physically demanding backgrounds who enjoy working outdoors, travelling to different locations and being part of a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of piling and foundation systems on construction sites.
• Set up and prepare piling equipment and materials.
• Support experienced operatives with daily site activities.
• Load, unload and handle tools and equipment safely.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety on site.
• Work effectively as part of a team on projects across the South West.
• Carry out general site duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Physically fit and happy carrying out manual work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Able to work away from home when required.
• Construction or site experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Ex-military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.