Trainee Site Operative (Preston)

Roger Bullivant Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave and pension

Enhanced family leave policies

Private Healthcare & Dental Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Share scheme (BOGO)

Job summary

Roger Bullivant Limited is seeking a Trainee Site Operative to join our House Foundations team, focusing on installing precast foundations. This full-time role requires manual handling, site safety, and the ability to work from drawings and parameters provided.

The ideal candidate will have some construction experience (desirable) and hold a full UK driving licence; CSCS card is welcome. Based in Preston with nationwide travel potential, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• CSCS card desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience on construction site in labouring role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install RBL precast foundations according to drawings and parameters.
• Perform manual handling tasks (digging, shovelling, lifting, moving products).
• Use hand-held vibration tools on site.
• Travel across the UK as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Health & Safety

Problem-Solving

Driving Licence

Site Experience

Education

CSCS card

Job description

We are looking to hire a Trainee Site Operative to join our House Foundations team (installing precast foundations) working full time.

With previous construction experience in installing precast foundations (desirable but not essential), the new Trainee Site Operative will be responsible for the installation of RBL products within the design parameters and drawings provided.

The successful candidate will be required to complete manual handling tasks- i.e. digging, shovelling, lifting and moving products and materials, use hand held vibration tools and drive a company van. The ideal candidate will be based in the North West area of England.

Ideally interested parties will already have a CSCS card and previous experience working on a construction site in a labouring role.

This role requires a full valid driving licence.

Preston, Lancashire

Based in or near Preston, working nationally.

Full Time

40 hours a week
Monday - Friday

While not essential, the following skills are highly valued and will enable you to excel in the role, contribute meaningfully to our team, and enhance the impact of your work at Roger Bullivant Limited.

• Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in works completed on site.
• Communication Skills – Strong verbal communication skills for team collaboration.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Adaptability & Willingness to Learn – Open to travelling across the UK and gaining hands‑on experience.
• Health & Safety Awareness – Understanding of site safety and risk management principles.
• Problem-Solving Mindset – Proactive approach to identifying and resolving site challenges.
• Driving licence (essential) – Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Site Experience (Desirable but Not Essential) – Any prior exposure to construction sites or engineering projects.

"From the very start of my time at RBL, I’ve enjoyed understanding how things work on‑site, and now I get to be involved with not just the rigs but also in managing operations across the country. It’s rewarding to see how the hard work of our teams transforms into real, tangible results on site."

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Generous annual leave and pension package
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Private Healthcare & Dental Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Buy one get one free share scheme
• Paid subscriptions to professional memberships