General Operative - Substations

Balfour Beatty

  • Woolavington, Somerset
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
About the roleJob Title: General Operatives - Substations
Location: Woolavington
Business Unit: Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D)About the role
Balfour Beatty is seeking motivated and reliable General Operatives to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team at our Woolavington location. This role will support the optimum running of the Project Stores and Yard in connection with the delivery and maintenance of high-voltage overhead transmission lines across the UK.What you'll be doingTo Assist with:
  • The HGV driver with all duties
  • The Stores Person of all duties.
  • The co-ordination of plant & stock ensuring all administration procedures are
followed and ensuring accurate stock management.
  • Liaise with operational Staff to ensure materials required for site are arranged
and accessible in line with operational needs.
  • Unloading & loading of delivery vehicles.
  • Check deliveries against advice notes and for quality, quantities & damage.
  • Hiring, acceptance and off hiring of plant and equipment.
  • Management of the calibration of tools & equipment (inc Lifting)
  • Security of yard ensuring access is only permitted to authorised personnel
  • Ensuring yard(s) and store is always tidy.
  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions whilst at work.
  • Cooperate with BB in all matters pertaining to Health and Safety to enable the Company to carry out and enhance its legal duties and requirements.
  • Do not recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.
  • Bring to the attention of your manager any perceived shortcomings in health and safety arrangements or situations that you consider to be serious or imminent danger to yourself or others.
  • Do not undertake any safety critical work activity or activity for which a specific competence is required unless you have received the necessary training/instruction and/or assessment and hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work. Do not instruct others to undertake such work if they do not hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work
Who we're looking forThe following qualities/experience are essential:
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
  • Experience of working on a variety of construction project types.
  • Knowledge of the Power industry (is an advantage)
  • Valid Telehandler licence (will be an advantage)
  • OHL Authorisations (will be an advantage)
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
Why work for usDay 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.About usBalfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.Diversity and inclusionAt 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, visitWe are 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: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:

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