About the role
Balfour Beatty Power T&D Norwich Main Substation, Mangreen Lane, Dunston, Norwich
At Balfour Beatty, we're shaping the future of the UK's energy infrastructure. As part of our Power Transmission & Distribution (Power T&D) team, we are looking for a Substations General Operative to support the delivery of vital electricity transmission and substation projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading infrastructure business and play a key role in delivering projects that help power communities across the UK.
As a Substations General Operative, you will support the efficient running of project stores, site yards and operational activities, ensuring materials, tools, plant and equipment are available to support site delivery teams. You will work closely with site management, stores personnel, HGV drivers and operational teams to maintain safe, organised and productive working environments.
What you'll be doing
- Assist HGV Drivers, Stores Personnel and site operatives with daily duties.
- Support the coordination, issue and receipt of materials, plant, tools and equipment.
- Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
- Check deliveries for quality, quantity and damage.
- Support plant hire, acceptance and off-hire processes.
- Assist with stock management and materials control.
- Help maintain the security, cleanliness and organisation of site compounds, stores and yards.
- Liaise with operational teams to ensure materials are available when required.
- Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing on site
Who we're looking for
- Full clean UK driving licence.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform well in high-pressure environments.
- Experience working on construction or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of the Power industry.
- Valid Telehandler licence.
- Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.
Why work for us
Day 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.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour 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 inclusion
At 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, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We 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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK20512
