Job Description

Job No. BBUK12891


General Operative CIJC - Cardiff
Power T&D
Operational Specialists
Cardiff


Permanent


About the role


Balfour Beatty Power T&D is seeking a General Operative (CIJC) to join our team! The reporting depot will be Cardiff Docks, covering Cardiff & Newport as part of the NGED MTC Framework.

Role Overview:

You will assist in the trenching work for LV & HV Cable Systems in the highway and substations. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and quality, working under the direction of the Area Supervisor and Project Manager.Training offered with opportunities for career growth

Key Responsibilities:

? Assist with the work involved of preparing trenches for LV and HV cable systems and associated works to the highest standards.

? Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty and National Grid standards and manufacturer specifications.

? Adhere to all health & safety regulations and best practices.

? Work effectively as part of a team to deliver high-quality results.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on essential electricity reinforcement and maintenance projects in the Cardiff & Newport area.
What you'll be doing




To assist in the installation of HV Cable Systems, associated accessories and support steelwork
To ensure personal safety, safety of other personnel and members of the public at all times
Work within the guidelines of the Company Safety Policy, Quality and Security procedures
Set personal examples in all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards
Report all accidents, dangerous occurrences and near miss incidents to his/ her superior
Ensure all personal protective equipment is clean, serviceable and worn as required
Ensure all carriageway and footway excavations are correctly signed guarded and lit
Report and not operate any unsafe plant, equipment or vehicles
Maintaining personal cleanliness and hygiene
Immediately inform a senior person of any hazard that places personnel or public at risk
Only authorised persons use plant and equipment
Cleanliness / Security of all vehicles, plant and equipment
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe site
To ensure that all work is carried out to meet Quality requirements
Assist the team leader at all times


Interacts with:

Direct team members and supervisors
Third party providers including Sub Contractors
Northern Powergrid
External customers


Operating Environment:

Ensure Balfour Beatty's Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to and promoted across the

business to ensure safe, compliant and consistent working practices

To operate in an open and even handed manner with all personnel across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential
To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business and with our clients and supply chain
Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professional image at all times. To always do what is right.
To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised

Who we're looking for


Essential:

Experience in working with manual handling/ physical environment
General knowledge of health and safety requirements
Experience in using hand tools correctly
Ability to follow functional instructions in English language both spoken and written; carrying them out

reliably and efficiently

Experience of working in a team environment
Flexible approach to activities on site


Desirable:

Valid U.K Clean Driving Licence
Former construction experience with cables and tunnels
Health and safety training including Tunnel Academy basic training (Tunnel Safety card)


Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us


Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com