Site Installation Operative
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Construction Labor & Trades, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
This permanent Site Installation Operative position with RGB in Devon combines workshop preparation with on-site work across the UK. Working full-time within a small, experienced engineering team, the successful candidate will assemble and prepare mechanical and fabricated components, load and unload equipment, and use hand and power tools for drilling, fixing and installation tasks. Basic concrete work and maintenance of structural parts also feature.
Applicants should be practical, reliable and willing to travel, with competence in tool use and assembly. The salary is £30,000 to £36,000 annually, plus a car and additional benefits.
Site Installation Operative – Workshop and Site South Devon | £30,000–£36,000 + Benefits Full-time, Permanent | UK Travel Required
RGB Recruitment is working with a specialist engineering business looking to recruit a practical, reliable Installation Operative to join its growing team. This is a varied, hands‑on position combining workshop preparation and assembly with installation work on engineering projects across the UK. You’ll be working with a small, experienced team, supporting the preparation, installation and maintenance of mechanical and structural components.
The Role- Preparing and assembling mechanical and fabricated components
- Loading, unloading and preparing equipment for site
- Using hand and power tools for drilling, fixing and installation
- Carrying out basic concrete, formwork and pipework activities
- Maintaining workshop equipment, tools and stock
- Working safely on site, following RAMS and supervisor instructions
- Travelling to projects across the UK, including overnight stays
- Previous experience in construction, mechanical installation, fabrication, maintenance or similar practical work
- An HNC Level 4 in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or a relevant Level 3 NVQ qualification
- Confident using hand and power tools
- Full UK driving licence
- Able to commute to the South Devon workshop
- Happy to travel and work away during the week when required
- A reliable, practical approach and good awareness of health and safety
- CSCS, experience working around water and small concrete works would be advantageous, although additional training can be provided.
- £30,000–£36,000, depending on experience
- Company pension and annual bonus
- Training and development
- Opportunity to progress into a Site Supervisor role
- Varied engineering projects across the UK
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