Warehouse Operative

Straight-Line Civils; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK construction firm is looking for a Warehouse Operative/Site Operations Technician in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset. The position involves supporting daily operations, ensuring safety, and handling equipment. Ideal candidates must be comfortable working in various conditions and have specific skills such as FLT and MEWP driving. Salary starts at £27,000, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials.
• Comfortable working in various environmental conditions.
• Able to pass a Classified worker medical and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform tasks related to radioactive/chemical waste projects.
• Ensure adherence to strict safety protocols.

Skills

FLT driver

MEWP driver

Crane, Slinger, and banksman

Confined space

First aid

Classified worker

Site Emergency Response Team

COSHH Trained

Asbestos awareness

Portable power and hand tool skills

Job description

Straight-Line are currently hiring a Warehouse Operative/Site Operations Technician to join a team in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset.

The Warehouse Operative is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the site, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning activities. This role requires a hands‑on approach to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• The role may involve working in hazardous conditions and requires adherence to strict safety protocols.
• May require occasional evening or weekend work to meet project deadlines.
• To perform tasks supporting radioactive/chemical waste projects in preparation of radioactive waste packages and loads for onward disposal.
• Carry out processing operations for numerous process plant applications involved in cementation, super‑compaction, size reduction, sort and segregation, decontamination, and chemical processing procedures.
• Perform plant upkeep operations & housekeeping duties.
• Move packages using FLT, Crane and Manual handling techniques.
• Working at height.

Person Specification

• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials.
• Comfortable working in various environmental conditions, including outdoor and indoor settings.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Able to wear RPE and full PPE to enable classified work.
• Be able to get SV cleared.
• Pass a Classified worker medical.
• Deliver when required samples for testing for radiological uptake and for drug and alcohol testing.

Skills

• FLT driver.
• MEWP driver.
• Crane, Slinger, and banksman.
• Confined space.
• First aid.
• Classified worker.
• Site Emergency Response Team.
• COSHH Trained.
• Asbestos awareness.
• Portable power and hand tool skills.

Salary - starting at £27,000 (negotiable and dependent upon experience)

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