Job Description

About the role

Are you ready to

power up your career

with one of the UK's leading infrastructure companies?



Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business is growing, and we're looking for a

motivated and dependable General Operative

to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the successful delivery of critical national infrastructure while developing your skills and growing within a dynamic organisation.



As a General Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient running of our

Project Stores and Yard

. Supporting the Project Stores Person and HGV Drivers, you will assist in the issue and receipt of a wide range of materials and equipment required for building and maintaining high voltage overhead transmission lines across the UK.

This role will be based between our Emmock and Hurlie projects along the East Coast of Scotland, so flexibility to work across sites is essential.

What you'll be doing

To assist with:


The HGV driver with all duties The Stores Person of all duties. The co-ordination of plant & stock ensuring all administration procedures are
followed and ensuring accurate stock management.
Liaise with operational Staff to ensure materials required for site are arranged
and accessible in line with operational needs.
Unloading & loading of delivery vehicles. Check deliveries against advice notes and for quality, quantities & damage. Hiring, acceptance and off hiring of plant and equipment. Management of the calibration of tools & equipment (inc Lifting) Security of yard ensuring access is only permitted to authorised personnel. Ensuring yard(s) and store is always tidy. Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions whilst at work. Cooperate with BB in all matters pertaining to Health and Safety to enable the Company to carry out and enhance its legal duties and requirements. Do not recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare. Bring to the attention of your manager any perceived shortcomings in health and safety arrangements or situations that you consider to be serious or imminent danger to yourself or others. Do not undertake any safety critical work activity or activity for which a specific competence is required unless you have received the necessary training/instruction and/or assessment and hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work. Do not instruct others to undertake such work if they do not hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

Full clean driving licence Ability to work in a team Good verbal and written communication skills Able to undertake work in high pressure situations

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Experience of working on a variety of construction project types. Knowledge of the Power industry (is an advantage) Valid Telehandler licence (will be an advantage) OHL Authorisations (will be an advantage) Emergency First Aid at Work

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world's foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:


Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc. Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme. Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc. Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc. Hybrid working (where applicable) Enhanced company sickness scheme Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications Employee assistance programme Up to 2 days volunteering per year Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.



We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.



At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

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



Job Reference: BBUK13848