General Operative, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

What We Are Looking For

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 of a team
• Great attention to detail
• Able to manage workload and have work completed on time
• CSCS card preferable
• Full UK Driving license (MUST be able to make own way to our remote yard on a daily basis)

• 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