General Operative
Rail ¦ Civils
Location: Inverness, Scotland
We currently have multiple permanent, weekly-paid opportunities for Multi-Skilled Labourers / General Operatives to join our Scotland Business Unit, based from our Inverness depot.
You will support the delivery of rail asset management and civil engineering projects across Inverness and the surrounding region, working within a busy and safety-critical rail environment.
Business Unit
Our Scotland Business Unit operates within a fast-paced project and maintenance environment, delivering a wide range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering works for clients including Network Rail, Local Authorities and Environmental bodies.
Projects typically include:
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Highways and roads
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Underbridges, overbridges and footbridges
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Tunnels
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Flood alleviation and repair works
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Earthworks and embankments
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Rail platforms and station infrastructure
We are currently delivering several live infrastructure projects alongside long-term frameworks, including:
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Civils Asset Management (CAM)
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Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF)
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Slabtrack Framework
The Role
Based from our Inverness depot, you will support rail and civil engineering works across the local and regional network.
Key responsibilities include:
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Carrying out assigned duties safely and efficiently
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Working in accordance with approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements
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Using safe systems of work and industry best practice at all times
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Carrying out checks on tools and equipment prior to use
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Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment
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Ensuring works are delivered to programme
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Signing onto permits, task briefings and site documentation before commencing work
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Communicating effectively with Site Supervisors and Management
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Reporting hazards, near misses and safety concerns
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Attending all site briefings and workforce forums
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Undertaking additional tasks as reasonably instructed by line management
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience as a General Operative or Multi-Skilled Labourer within the rail industry.
Essential:
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PTS
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CSCS
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Proven rail experience
The Company
You will be joining AmcoGiffen, a well-established engineering contractor operating nationally across rail, civil engineering and building services.
Renowned for our specialist delivery of civil, mechanical, electrical, renewals and maintenance works, we operate successfully on numerous long-term frameworks and infrastructure projects across the UK. You’ll become part of a skilled, professional and safety-focused workforce.
Remuneration & Benefits
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Permanent, weekly-paid position
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Competitive rates of pay
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Overtime and weekend shift uplifts
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Medicash Health Cash Plan & rewards
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Company pension scheme
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Life insurance
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.
