General Site Operative

We're looking for a General Operative to join our UKPN team based in Cambridge.

Location: Cambridge with travel across the EPN area

Contract: Permanent - Full time

What will you be responsible for?

As a General Operative, you'll be working within the UK Power Networks team, supporting them in delivering civil infrastructure works to the Power sector.

Your day to day will include:

• Carry out works following control measures as set out in the SSoW, permits and other safety documentation. Provides feedback on documents and instructions including providing positive criticism and proposed improvements.
• Be aware of their surroundings and environment including reporting issues with Plant & Equipment, excavations, and the like.  Acts including challenging and stopping works, when works or conditions deviate from the Method Statement and Risk Assessment.
• Safely operate plant and machinery including pre-work checks
• Attend all RAMS, Safety updates, TBTs and Daily Activity briefings.
• Support the site team in their Principal Contractor responsibilities by ensuring that all procedures are followed, all individuals are competent to undertake the task assigned to them and that the correct PPE, tools and equipment are used.

What are we looking for?

This role of General Operative is great for you if:

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• CSCS holder / EUSR SHEA Power or equivalent basic H&S proven knowledge
• Understanding of general technical requirements and working practices.
• UK driving licence holder mandatory

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier

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