General Operative, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, United Kingdom and 1 more

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An opportunity has arisen for a General Operative to join the team at Galliford Try. Working as part of our DV2 Scottish Water Framework, you will be based out of Grangemouth or Aberdeen and support on Scottish Water projects across the East of Scotland.

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

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 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.

• Ability to work safely.
• Flexible attitude to work.
• Communication Skills
• Honestly, Integrity and Pride
• Potable water mains laying and installation
• Waste water pipe laying, manhole construction & benching
• Concrete works and concrete finishing
• DOMS or EUSR Certification (Essential)
• NRSWA Accreditation (Preferred)
• CPCS roller and dumper training

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 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.

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