Civil Operatives

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for Machine Operatives to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business based across South and West Wales.

As a General Operative, you will:

• Always follow the Balfour Beatty 4 Golden Rules;
• Ensure the works are carried out in the most efficient and safe manner;
• Demonstrate positive attitude and behaviour towards safety and others;
• Report all near misses, hazards or observations via the hotline and to the Supervisor;
• Follow company/manufacturers procedures to ensure standards are met;
• Notify the Supervisor of any matters that affect the progress of works (including breakdowns & damages, etc.);
• Ensure maintenance/inspection checks are carried out, reports are correctly completed on time and submitted;
• Ensure the depot is kept clean and tidy at all times;
• Ensure relevant task briefings have been carried out prior to tasks undertaken;
• Make sure the quality and quantity of work produced is at required levels;
• Be pro-active and think ahead by working closely with team members and Supervisors;
• Actively & positively participate in Daily Activity Briefings and all relevant team briefings;
• Have a good understanding and knowledge of different processes and equipment;
• Be prepared to work overtime/flexible on breaks as required;
• Willingness to help others within the team;
• Demonstrate the Balfour Beatty Behaviours;
• Be able to contribute good ideas for business improvement;
• Have willingness to teach others and share knowledge when necessary;
• Constantly collaborate with relevant team members;
• Have a willingness to learn from others and pro-actively listen;
• On taking instructions, if unsure always question and learn;
• Display a positive attitude and show willingness;
• Be able to lead by example.

Personal Qualities & Experience:

• Knowledge of working in & around underground services;
• NRSWA – Streetworks qualification;
• Clean Driving license;
• Good communication skills (to all levels including Supervisors);
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Proactively challenge and be challenged where appropriate;
• Knowledge of using and clear understanding of work package plans, method statements, procedures, risk assessments and site specific rules;
• HSE SHEA/CSCS card;
• Multi-skilled (Excavations and mason/tarmac etc).
• Hold a relevant Excavator qualification

Day in, day out, our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from £50,000 schemes to £100 million plus major projects.

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions.

With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

We operate according to our Build to Last Values of Lean, Expert, Trusted, Safe and Sustainable.

We support each other to deliver and succeed, placing equal value on all perspectives by embracing diversity and inclusion. Together we deliver powerful new solutions, collaborating with governments, our customers and partners to shape thinking, create skylines and inspire a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow.

Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering). Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums.co.uk Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.

Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.