General Operative (Piling)

General Operative (Piling) Birmingham, England

Balfour Beatty
Full Time Birmingham, England 65659 - 84432 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About the role


Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a General Operative (Piling) to join our Ground Engineeringteam to work inBirmingham.

Role Purpose:

  • Ensure all piling operations are carried out safely, efficiently and to a good standard

What you'll be doing


As a General Operative (Piling) you will:

Trainee Piling Operative:
  • Be willing to learn from others and pro-actively listen;
  • Take instructions, if unsure always question and learn;
  • Display a positive attitude and show willingness;
  • Work toward Piling Operative Accountabilities.
Piling Operative:
  • Always follow the Balfour Beatty 4 Golden Rules;
  • Ensure the works are carried out in the most efficient and safe manner;
  • Demonstrate positive attitude and behaviour towards safety;
  • Report all near misses, hazards or observations via the hotline and to the site Supervisor;
  • Follow company/manufacturers procedures to ensure standards are met;
  • Notify the Site Supervisor of any matters that affect the progress of works (including breakdowns & damages, etc.);
  • Ensure daily maintenance checks are carried out, reports are correctly completed on time and submitted to the site Supervisor;
  • Operate as Primary or Secondary Signaller when appointed;
  • Ensure the site is kept clean and tidy at all times;
  • Be willing to listen and learn in all areas of process;
  • Always asking questions to understand procedures;
  • 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 prepared to work overtime/flexible on breaks as and when the contract requires;
  • Have willingness to help others within the team;
  • Demonstrate the Balfour Beatty Behaviours (6 E’s);
  • Be able to contribute good ideas for business improvement;
  • Willingness to teach others when needed.
Skilled Piling Operative (In addition to Piling Operative):
  • Be pro-active and think ahead on the project by working closely with Chargehands & Supervisors;
  • Able to deliver toolbox talks and getting involved in morning briefings;
  • Good understanding and knowledge of different processes/equipment (for example: tremmies, concrete, use of Bentonite, piling platform and deterioration, use of radios, exclusion zones, manipulator and concrete lines);
  • Willingness to teach others when needed;
  • Ability to lead by example.

Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
Trainee Piling Operative:
  • Good communication skills (to all levels including Supervisors);
  • Ability to work as part of a team;
  • Proactively challenge and be challenged where appropriate;
  • Ensure completion of trainee programme during time in role;
  • Slinger/Signaller CPCS (Competent Operator Blue card);
  • HSE CSCS card;
  • Relevant manufacture/supplier training where required;
  • Maintenance training.
Piling Operative (In addition to Trainee Piling Operative):
  • Knowledge of site method statements, procedures, risk assessments and site specific rules (including lift plans);
  • Knowledge of piling techniques in rotary discipline;
  • Site experience;
  • Specific skill/qualification relevant to project role.
Skilled Piling Operative (In addition to Piling Operative):
  • Multi-skilled (for example MEWP, Fire Marshall, Traffic Marshall, Harness Training, Concrete Pump, Manual Handling, Rig Attendant);
  • Be able to move to different disciplines within Rotary.

Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.


About us


Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering offers a range of services across the construction sector, from piled foundations to ground improvement, testing and analysis. We have established our reputation through our integrated design approach to every project, from the small to the very large.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.

Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering). Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums.co.uk Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.

Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists


Job Reference: BBUK04056

General Operative (Piling)
Balfour Beatty

https://www.balfourbeattycareers.com
London, United Kingdom
Leo Quinn
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Construction
1909
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