General Operative

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Pay: £13.81 per hour

Job description:

Fortel is seeking reliable and hardworking General Operatives to support construction activities. The successful candidate will assist site teams in maintaining a safe, productive, and efficient working environment while carrying out a range of general labouring duties.

Key Responsibilities

Safe Vehicle Escorting: Provide reliable driver support to guide authorised vehicles, contractors, and site personnel safely through designated project routes.

Traffic Control: Assist with traffic management arrangements to minimise congestion and maintain smooth operations across the site.

General Operative Duties: Undertake manual site work, housekeeping, material handling, and general labour tasks as directed by supervisors.

Health & Safety Compliance: Strictly follow the site's health and safety guidelines, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.

Effective Communication: Coordinate with traffic marshals, gate security, and logistics teams via radio or digital devices to maintain situational awareness.

Requirements & Qualifications

Health & Safety Certification: Must have passed the

CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) test.

Site Certification: Must have a valid

CSCS Card linked to your CITB test.

Driving Licence: Full, clean UK Driving Licence.(Desirable)

Experience: Previous experience operating inside a major construction, civil engineering, or heavy industrial environment is preferred but not essential.

Attributes: A safety-first mindset, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach to splitting your time between driving and general site labour

Experience:

• General Operative/Labourer: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• CSCS Card (required)

Work Location: In person