General Operative, Construction

General Operative - Drainage Works

We are recruiting General Operatives to support drainage works on two major infrastructure schemes.

Works are programmed to commence from w/c 8 June 2026
, with increased labour requirements through late July 2026.

You will be working as part of an experienced drainage gang on large-scale highways projects, supporting pipelayers, plant operators and supervisors to deliver works safely, efficiently and to specification.

• 1 x Grey Hat Supervisor (FLS / Foreman)
• 1 x Experienced Pipelayer (Confined Spaces trained)
• 2 x Excavator Operators (20-30T tracked machines)
• 1 x General Operative (your role)

• Assisting with installation of carrier and filter drainage
• General groundworks and drainage support duties
• Slinging, spotting plant, and pipe handling
• Trimming, back filling and reinstatement works
• Majority of works less than 2.0m depth
  , with some drainage up to 3.0m
• Working in a highways / infrastructure environment

• Previous experience as a General Operative on civils or drainage projects
• CSCS card (essential)
• Good understanding of site health & safety
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all conditions,
• Confident working around plant and excavations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a drainage gang