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