Overview
As our projects continue to grow, we're looking for skilled, safety-conscious operatives to join our teams across Worcestershire and Bristol. Whether you're an experienced individual, operative or part of an established gang looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for individuals that will ensure that all operational tasks are completed to a high standard and in line with project specifications, company procedures, and safety requirements. The Skilled Operative role contributes to high‑quality workmanship, maintains compliance with Griffiths Health and Safety systems, and helps prevent rework through consistent, accurate, and safe execution of duties.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Supporting the safe and timely delivery of site operations in line with project programmes.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures, training, and legislative requirements and using tools and equipment safely and correctly in accordance with training.
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship and ensuring competency before undertaking assigned tasks and follow risk controls.
- Positively represent the company when interacting with clients, stakeholders, and the public.
- Report any hazards or unsafe conditions and keep the work environment tidy ensuring safe storage of tools and materials.
- Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment, communicating with colleagues and supervisors.
- Assist with setup of safe working areas, barriers, and signage and supporting preparation, execution, and completion of site activities to the required standard.
- Groundworks and Construction related tasks including excavating and preparing foundations, trenches and substructures, installing drainage systems, pipelaying, manholes and gullies, carrying out concrete works, laying kerbs, edging, paving slabs and block paving.
Experience
- Prior experience as a Skilled Operative or in a similar role within the Construction/Civil Engineering sector.
- Understand construction health and safety practices and regulations and site information to complete documentation.
- Hold a valid CSCS Card/NPORS card with a CSCS logo.
- Able to use tools, equipment and small plant safely.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information across teams and departments
Desirable Criteria (not essential)
- CPCS/NPORS tickets
- First aider
- Any additional construction-related training or certification that is relevant to civil engineering activities
- Full UK Driving Licence
At Griffiths, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through our recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, ideas, and experiences that strengthen our organisation and enhance the quality of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and can provide reasonable adjustments and tailored support for candidates who require this, including Armed Forces Veterans, Reservists and Care Leavers.
If you would like to apply for this position, please follow the below links to upload a CV and to submit an application.
Bristol: https://careers.griffiths.co.uk/jobs/skilled-general-operative-gr1008/
Worcester: https://careers.griffiths.co.uk/jobs/skilled-general-operative-gr1016/
For any queries or help with the application, please email our recruitment inbox at [email protected]
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
