General Operative

Balfour; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated General Operative to support site operations at the Comrie Flood Protection Scheme. This hands-on role involves ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to quality standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, teamwork capability, and a valid HSE CSCS card. The position offers flexible working arrangements and benefits like paid leave and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Smart working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Capacity to work as part of a team and support project goals.
• Understanding of safety measures and reporting protocols.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and report issues to supervisors.
• Carry out daily tasks efficiently with a focus on quality.
• Participate in team discussions and safety briefings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Knowledge of site-specific rules

Education

Valid HSE CSCS card

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a dedicated and safety‑focused General Operative to join our team at the Comrie Flood Protection Scheme. Working within our Ground Engineering function, you’ll play a key part in supporting site operations, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

You will report day‑to‑day to the Works Superintendent and take direction from the site’s nominated Supervisor. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and essential to the successful delivery of the project.

What you’ll be doing

As a General Operative, You Will

• Always follow Balfour Beatty’s 4 Golden Rules and demonstrate a consistently positive approach to safety.
• Carry out daily site tasks in the safest and most efficient manner.
• Report near misses, hazards, and observations to your Supervisor and via the designated reporting channels.
• Support the project team by following company and manufacturer procedures to meet quality standards.
• Notify your Supervisor or Chargehand of any issues that may affect progress, including equipment breakdowns or damages.
• Complete maintenance and inspection checks, ensuring all reports are accurate and submitted on time.
• Help maintain a clean and tidy site environment.
• Participate actively in Daily Activity Briefings, toolbox talks, and other team discussions.
• Produce work to required quality and productivity levels.
• Work collaboratively with Chargehands and Supervisors, thinking ahead and contributing to smooth operations.
• Share knowledge, support colleagues, and show willingness to learn from others.
• Demonstrate Balfour Beatty’s 6 E’s behaviours and act as a positive role model.
• Take on temporary supervisory responsibilities when required.

Essential Qualities And Experience

• Strong communication skills at all levels, including Supervisors.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to raising and responding to challenges.
• Good understanding of work package plans, method statements, risk assessments, procedures, and site‑specific rules (including lift plans).
• A valid HSE CSCS card.

We welcome applicants who demonstrate a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a commitment to working safely and collaboratively.

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: [e-mail]