Operative

Eurovia UK Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Gloucester is seeking dedicated personnel for a permanent, full-time position. Responsibilities include compliance with health and safety policies, effective teamwork, and cost control. Ideal candidates will have a professional appearance, good attention to detail, and be proactive in reducing environmental impact. The role offers a balanced work-life approach with flexible arrangements. Commitment to fairness and respect in the workplace is paramount.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ability to comply with Health, Safety and Environment policies.
• Hands-on support for team and colleagues.
• Professional appearance and adherence to company uniform policy.

Responsibilities

• Fully comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Ensure proper maintenance of company property.
• Help reduce waste materials on site and carbon footprint.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Manual Handling

Job description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Safety – fully comply with all company Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and procedures.
• Cost control – ensure company property is properly looked after and maintained.
• Waste Asphalt – help reduce waste materials on site, i.e. help reduce ‘Carbon footprint’.
• Quality Assurance – help ensure full compliance to Sector 16, i.e. temperature checks, daily laying records, whilst a “Right 1st Time” approach is adopted at all times.
• Paperwork – accurately complete all daily record sheets, traffic management sheets, daily plant inspection and defect reports, including any other report sheets, and submit to Chargehand / Foreman on completion.
• Training – attend programmed training as and when required.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with all company systems/policies.
• Carry out any reasonable task as requested by a member of management.
• Plant Security, Damage & Defects – help ensure plant is safely parked and secured on site, with damage and defects duly recorded and reported immediately to Foreman / Contracts Supervisor.
• Report all near misses, hazards or observations.

Work effectively within a team environment, cooperating and supporting team members when required.
The ability to undertake a wide range of Manual Handling tasks.
An effective communicator.
Work accurately with good attention to detail.
Use own time effectively to consistently complete work on time to agreed timescales.

Specialist Skills

• Adhere to company procedures with regards to Health, Safety and Environment and ensure all team members fully comply.
A ‘hands‑on’ and active support for team/colleagues.
• Professional and tidy appearance, i.e. full compliance with Eurovia uniform & PPE policy.
• Help ensure all Eurovia vehicles employed within own team are kept to a clean and high standard of housekeeping, both internally and externally.
• Courteous approach with team / colleagues / general public / client.
• Undertake works to programme and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Actively seek and identify opportunities for reducing costs and maximising contract performance, i.e. profit.
• Comply with any reasonable instruction from your line manager within the agreed deadline.
• Hands‑on and active support for colleagues.
• A professional approach at all times which enhances the image of Eurovia, and supports the company’s stated Vision and Values and where applicable to ensure all team members do likewise.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 45 - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Eurovia is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Eurovia recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.