General Operative, Construction
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Construction
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades
We are looking for a General Construction Operative to join our rapidly expanding team to work within a busy environment. You will be working on some of the UK’s oldest buildings as part of a team of Restoration operatives. As one of the best jobs for someone looking to begin their career in construction, a general construction operative is responsible for a variety of different duties, including:
- Helping skilled tradespeople with every aspect of the building process
- Being involved in projects from start to finish
- Following all health and safety procedures
- Mixing and pouring concrete to make foundations, beams or floors
- Digging trenches for foundations
- Assisting bricklayers, carpenters and other colleagues on-site, by providing materials
- Marking out the area for the site using string lines and putting up barriers and safety signs
- Operating hand machinery such as drills, pumps and compressors
- Operating machinery such as excavators and dumper truckers
- Previous experience in the building Trade ideal but not essential
- Ability to understand instructions and carry them out
- General understanding of health and safety issues.
- A proven track record
- The ability to work from own initiative or as part as a team
- Great attention to detail
- Able to manage workload and have work completed on time
- Full UK Driving license (MUST be able to make own way to our remote yard on a daily basis)
in it for you:
Competitive hourly rate pay – depending on experience
Use of Company vehicles
20 days annual leave + bank Holidays
Maternity and paternity leave to make sure you get to spend time with your loved ones!
Workplace Pension Scheme
Fun Days – Regular team-building activities and company outings
Be part of a friendly and dedicated team
Use and access to the latest technology
We also have additional training and development available to further your skillset
Stable opportunity with long term employment prospects for the right candidate
Gain a wide range of knowledge of the Construction Restoration Industry
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