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Location: Rotherham

An opportunity has arisen for a General Operative to join the team at Galliford Try with our Yorkshire team. Working as part of our water framework, we are now looking for a General Operative for our clean water main installation team. Based in Rotherham and surrounding areas, you will support the project teams through the project life‑cycle.

We are looking for experienced and confident individuals with sound knowledge of working on civil engineering projects with a positive, open and friendly.

As an experienced general operative you will be responsible for undertaking general labouring duties, unloading (both mechanical and by hand), moving/loading out of materials, working on excavations and installations of pipework, concrete work and general civil engineering operational activities; and to ensure good housekeeping on site. At all times, you must adhere to our high standards of health and safety during the execution of your duties. Work safely under the guidance of a Site Manager.

• Know, understand and observe specific site rules with regard to health and safety.
• Operate hand, power and percussive tools safely.
• Observe general organisation procedures on site
• Ensure welfare is kept clean, tidy and stocked.
• Perform all duties as directed by the site management.
• Ensure that the site is kept tidy and presentable at all times.
• Assist and work on excavation and installation activities of civil engineering operational requirements as directed by the site supervisor
• Working knowledge of safe construction practice.
• Able to recognise hazards and dangers of working on a construction site.
• Able to accept advice and instructions from site management.
• Able to work safely so as not to create hazards.
• Able to communicate with other operatives and site management.
• Show ability to work with tools to produce good quality work
• Ensure all company property under your control is taken care of and stored securely when not in use.
• Ensure the site is safe and clean in line with COVID measures and daily day to day site cleanliness is covered, ensuring the welfare of the site teams across the two projects is maintained.

Your technical skills should include:

• Potable water mains laying and installation
• Wastewater pipe laying, manhole construction, and benching
• General civil engineering site works
• Bricklaying
• Concrete works and concrete finishing

With the following Certifications and Training:

• CSCS Card (Essential)
• DOMS or EUSR Certification (Essential)
• NRSWA Accreditation (Preferred)
• CPCS roller and dumper training
• Slinger/banksman training
• Confined space training

And core personal qualities:

• Ability to work safely
• Flexible attitude to wor
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Honesty, integrity, and pride in work
• High attention to detail

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays

A wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it

Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Water Frameworks business, please contact Ryan De Stadler on Ryan.Destadler@Gallifordtry.co.uk

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.