Civil Engineering - General Operative (Sizewell C)

Sizewell C Company; Leiston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major nuclear construction project is seeking a reliable Civil Engineering General Operative in Leiston. Responsibilities include assisting with construction tasks, supporting site preparation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must possess a valid CSCS card and have experience on construction sites. Competitive pay is offered at £14.59 per hour, with additional benefits such as holiday pay and potential lodging for non-locals.

Benefits

£14.59 p/h

Full PAYE including pension and 31 days holiday

Lodge for non-locals

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card is required.
• Knowledge of site safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Experience on construction/civil engineering sites appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades with various site duties.
• Support site cleanliness and preparation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Manual handling

Safety compliance

Site operation understanding

Tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Civil Engineering - General Operative (Sizewell C)

Job Category: Construction

Employing Company: Logical Personnel Solutions

LogicalPS are recruiting on behalf of a tier 1 contractor for a reliable and hardworking Civil Engineering General Labourer to support the construction activities on a major Nuclear New Build site in Leiston, Suffolk.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card.
• Relevant safety or site‑specific certifications (if applicable).
• £14.59 p/h + OT after 39 hours.
• Lodge for non‑locals, mileage, radius.
• Full PAYE including pension and 31 days holiday.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assist trades with tasks as required, performing general site duties such as unloading and loading materials, moving tools and equipment, and assisting in the storage and organization of tools and materials. Follow waste management & recycling procedures.
• Support site preparation: clearing debris, rubbish removal, maintaining tidiness; aid in setting up and dismantling site facilities, barriers, signage, transportation and distribution of materials around the site to ensure walkways, access points and working areas are clear. Support basic site machinery and equipment under supervision, completing basic civil engineering tasks (digging, trenching & concreting).
• Health & Safety Compliance: follow all health and safety policies, procedures and instructions; use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently; report unsafe conditions, hazards or incidents to supervisors immediately.
• Participate in regular toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Complete daily logs or checklists as required.
• Communicate effectively with the team about progress or issues.
• Report concerns & incidents to supervisors promptly.

Experience

• Previously laboured on construction/civil engineering sites.
• Understanding of site operations and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Knowledge of site safety standards and PPE requirements.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To find out more, please call the LogicalPS Sizewell C team on: 07713 307814.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have quietly kept Britain fueled with massive amounts of home‑grown energy.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low‑carbon energy source currently available to the UK, and EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites.