Job Description

Job No. BBUK14196


General Operative / Ganger - Edinburgh
Regional Scotland
Operational Specialists
Edinburgh


Permanent


About the role



















































Job Title

Operative / Ganger

Reporting to

Foreman

Contract

Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports

Location

Central Belt - Scotland

Safety Critical

Yes





Main purpose of the job:

To assist in the efficient operation of the Airport contracts by undertaking a wide range of specialist maintenance tasks as required along with capital project works
What you'll be doing


Main purpose of the job:

To assist in the efficient operation of the Edinburgh Airport contract by undertaking a wide range of specialist maintenance tasks as required along with capital project works

Key responsibilities / duties:

To carry out all type of civil and building works with or without direct supervision
Undertake general civil and building activities within capabilities with or without direct supervision. This will include but not exclusive to:
Repairs to structures and surfaces (runway, taxiways, roads)
Civil engineering and building tasks of a minor nature
Installation of traffic management
Boundary fencing
Concrete works
Drainage works
To complete any records as required, including daily worksheets, and maintenance report sheets
Drive vehicles as required
To observe all safety procedures and instructions
Any other duties within the capacity as required by the Foreman


Working arrangements (shift work, need for travel etc)

Generally Monday to Friday dayshift with occasional out of hours and nightshift working

You will be required to participate in an out of hours call out rota

Role will initially be based at either Edinburgh Airport but candidates should be aware that they could be asked to work anywhere within the Scotland region
Who we're looking for


Person Specification

Qualifications/ skills/ experience:

UK Driving Licence
Experience of working within a civil engineering or building field
CSCS and CPCS (desirable)
Will require to be able to produce employment references covering the last 5 years employment along with a Disclosure Scotland check
Airport experience derisable though not essential as full training will be given


Personal attributes:

Good customer service skills
Ability to work under pressure
A confident and professional manner
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
A clear and thorough communication style


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


From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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