General Operative

Burnley, Lancashire

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We are looking for a General Construction Operative to join our rapidly expanding team to work within a busy environment. You will be working on some of the UK's oldest buildings as part of a team of Restoration operatives. As one of the best jobs for someone looking to begin their career in construction, a general construction operative is responsible for a variety of different duties, including:

Helping skilled tradespeople with every aspect of the building process
Being involved in projects from start to finish
Following all health and safety procedures
Mixing and pouring concrete to make foundations, beams or floors
Digging trenches for foundations
Assisting bricklayers, carpenters and other colleagues on-site, by providing materials
Marking out the area for the site using string lines and putting up barriers and safety signs
Operating hand machinery such as drills, pumps and compressors
Operating machinery such as excavators and dumper truckers

What you need to have:

Previous experience in the building Trade ideal but not essential
Ability to understand instructions and carry them out
General understanding of health and safety issues.
A proven track record
The ability to work from own initiative or as part as a team
Great attention to detail
Able to manage workload and have work completed on time
Full UK Driving license (MUST be able to make own way to our remote yard on a daily basis)

What's in it for you:

Competitive hourly rate pay - depending on experience

Use of Company vehicles
20 days annual leave + bank Holidays

Maternity and paternity leave to make sure you get to spend time with your loved ones!
Workplace Pension Scheme
Fun Days - Regular team-building activities and company outings
Be part of a friendly and dedicated team
Use and access to the latest technology

We also have additional training and development available to further your skillset

Stable opportunity with long term employment prospects for the right candidate

Gain a wide range of knowledge of the Construction Restoration Industry

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