Cutting & Coring Operative
Location: Leeds Bradford Airport (with future opportunities across the UK Aviation Sector)
Sector: Aviation Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
Join Our Growing Aviation Team
AmcoGiffen is a leading infrastructure services business delivering critical projects across the UK's aviation sector. As part of our expanding Aviation division, we are seeking a skilled Cutting & Coring Operative to support significant airside enhancement works at Leeds Bradford Airport, with future opportunities to work on projects at major airports including Birmingham, Manchester and Stansted.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operative who enjoys working within a specialist civil engineering environment and wants to be part of a growing national aviation team.
The Role
Working under the direction of site management, you will undertake a variety of specialist concrete cutting, coring and repair activities as part of the airport's winter works programme.
Key activities will include:
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Saw cutting of concrete and asphalt pavements.
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Diamond drilling and coring operations.
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Joint preparation and sealing works.
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Maxicrete and concrete repair activities.
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Supporting airside civil engineering and maintenance projects.
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Operating specialist cutting and coring equipment safely and effectively.
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Ensuring all work is completed to required quality, safety and programme standards.
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Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
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Participating in site briefings, permit systems and safety initiatives.
Following the completion of the Leeds Bradford Airport winter works programme, you will have the opportunity to support aviation projects nationwide at major airports across the UK.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
Essential
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Experience in concrete cutting, coring, drilling or related specialist construction activities.
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Experience working on civil engineering, highways, infrastructure or aviation projects.
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Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Good communication skills and willingness to follow site procedures.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
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Ability to obtain an Airside Pass, including a 5-year checkable employment history and Basic Disclosure check.
Desirable
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CSCS Card.
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Previous airside or airport experience.
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Experience with joint sealing and concrete repair systems.
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CPCS, NPORS or other relevant plant qualifications.
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First Aid, CAT & Genny or other construction-related certifications.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
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Opportunity to work on prestigious UK aviation infrastructure projects.
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Industry-leading safety culture.
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Pension scheme.
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Life assurance.
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Health and wellbeing benefits.
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Ongoing training and development.
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Long-term career progression within a growing national aviation team.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Cutting & Coring Operative looking to develop your career within the aviation sector and work on projects at some of the UK's busiest airports, we'd love to hear from you.
Join AmcoGiffen and help maintain and develop vital aviation infrastructure across the UK.
All appointments are subject to pre-employment screening and successful airside security clearance requirements.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
