Civils Operative

Stonbury Limited•Durham, NC

About The Position

Stonbury is recruiting Civils Operatives to work on clean water sites. The role supports the successful delivery of civil engineering projects through on-site tasks, including groundworks, assistance with temporary works installation, and machinery operation. Work must be completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards. The role includes travel and overnight stays and may involve complex civils schemes valued between £100,000 and £5 million.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in small- to medium-sized civil projects, including groundworks, formwork, concrete works, footpaths, structures, and excavations including shoring.
  • A valid CSCS card.
  • Previous experience working on civils sites, including deep excavation.
  • Dumper and excavator qualifications.
  • Ability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces, following relevant training.
  • Ability to act on initiative, particularly regarding health and safety, and report relevant matters.
  • Good driving skills in company vans; driving will be monitored and tracked.
  • Willingness to travel and work away from home as required.
  • A full driving licence.

Nice To Haves

  • EUSR Water Hygiene Card; training will be provided.
  • Certificate in Confined Spaces; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Use specialist civils experience and capability to assist with complex civils schemes valued between £100,000 and £5 million.
  • Follow reasonable instructions and requests from the Civils Site Supervisor and other management team members.
  • Follow company policies and procedures, including health and safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
  • Maintain a safe and tidy working environment and wear full PPE at all times.
  • Conduct oneself professionally and with respect and integrity.
  • Undertake general construction and maintenance tasks as requested by supervision and management.
  • Work to company and client expectations regarding on-site hours, obtaining management agreement in advance for deviations from agreed working patterns.

Benefits

  • £18 per hour.
  • PPE and specialist construction tickets provided.
  • Training and advancement opportunities.
  • 24 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years.
  • Access to a healthcare cash plan.
  • Voucher schemes, including Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and Bike Scheme.
  • Discounts on retail, shopping, gym memberships, and cinema tickets.
  • 6% company pension contribution.
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