Operative

General Operative

Reporting to: Civils Supervisor

Hours of work: 7.30-5pm, 45hrs

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary : 14 - 16 per hour depending experience

Project Partners are now on the look out for a general operative to take instruction from the team leader /Ganger in order to complete civils work on the drainage network.

Role Summary

• Assist the Team Leader in completing jobs safely on time and informing them of progress made.
• Drive and operate plant and equipment (where suitably authorised and competent to do so) to the necessary company standards under the supervision of the Team Leader
• Assist in the carrying out of CAT scanning and advance marking of utilities apparatus.
• Report any obstructions or cable damage to the Team Leader incurred using the correct company procedures.
• Assist under supervision with the digging and lifting involved in trench excavation.
• Comply with the requirements of the Company Safety, Environmental and Zero Tolerance Policies.
• Inform Team Leader of any Health, Safety & Environmental breach, or concerns, and co-operate with the company representatives in all aspects of H, S, E and Welfare.
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn and properly maintained.
• Complete ad hoc duties in other departments to cover holidays and sickness when required.
• Carry out any other tasks appropriate to this position.

Candidate Experience Required

• Groundwork or utility experience preferred but not essential
• Full clean driving license
• Street works (NRSWA) (Desirable)
• Service avoidance (Cat and Genny) (Desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Be courteous and respectful at all times
• Listen carefully, ask clarification questions
• Be able to take instruction
• Make your ganger aware of all site visitors
• Conscientious
• Reliable
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 21 days annual leave
• Access to Peoples Pension scheme after completion of probation
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash
• Continuous Development Opportunities