Job Description

Job No. BBUK14429


General operative - Inverness
Regional Scotland
Operational Specialists
Inverness


Permanent


About the role


Our work matters to millions. It'll matter to you too. Join our Regional Scotland team as a General Operative on the A9 Tomatin to Moy project and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.
What you'll be doing


Your accountabilities will include:

Always follow the Balfour Beatty 4 Golden Rules
To ensure the works are carried out in the most efficient and safe manner
Demonstrate positive attitude and behaviour towards safety and others
Report all near misses, hazards or observations via the hotline and to the Supervisor
Follow company/manufacturers procedures to ensure standards are met
Notify the Supervisor or Chargehand of any matters that affect the progress of works (including

breakdowns & damages, etc.)

Ensure maintenance/inspection checks are carried out, reports are correctly completed on time

and submitted

Ensure the depot is kept clean and tidy at all times
Ensure relevant task briefings have been carried out prior to tasks undertaken
Make sure the quality and quantity of work produced is at required levels
Be pro-active and think ahead by working closely with Chargehands & Supervisors
Actively & positively participate in Daily Activity Briefings and all relevant team briefings
Good understanding and knowledge of different processes and equipment
Be prepared to work overtime/flexible on breaks as required
Willingness to help others within the team


Who we're looking for


The following qualities/experience are essential:

Good communication skills (to all levels including Supervisors)
Ability to work as part of a team
Proactively challenge and be challenged where appropriate
Knowledge of using and clear understanding of work package plans, method statements,

procedures, risk assessments and site specific rules (including lift plans)

HSE CSCS 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


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