Skilled Operative

Our client a Civil Engineering Contractor based in West Sussex are looking for a Skilled Operative , to work on Design projects from climate adaptation and infrastructure projects. The Skilled Operative will receive a generous salary up to 33k( paid per hour based on a 45 hour week), company bonus, Private Healthcare and fantastic career development

The Skilled Operative will work alongside a Site Foreman on projects across Brighton, Gatwick and Eastbourne and be responsible for the completion of tasks on site under the supervision of the Site Foreman, ensuring the works are completed without harm to people, environment and targeting zero defects.

• Plant & Equipment: Operate, maintain, and return tools/equipment in good condition.
• Health & Safety: Ensure safe working practices, wear appropriate PPE, and follow method statements and risk assessments.
• Site Standards: Keep work areas clean, tidy, and secure, ensuring proper material storage and waste management.

Tasks & Operations:

• Deliver civil-based works (e.g., concrete/reinforcement, groundworks, pipe laying).
• Perform tasks efficiently and within your skill level, under Site Foreman's guidance.
• Work effectively as part of a team, supervising operatives when required.

Reporting & Communication:

• Highlight errors, security, or site concerns to the Site Foreman.
• Notify Foreman/HR of any training needs or ticket renewals.
• Flexibility: Be adaptable and willing to support other duties or sites as needed.

• Experience in concrete/reinforcement, groundworks, Drainage and pipe laying
• Experience of pilling and buried service
• First Aid
• CPCS Excavator 360
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS would be advantageous
• General Op quals
• CPCS Dumper, Roller, CAT & GENNY, Abrasive Wheels, Vehicle Marshall
• Full driving licence

• Salary up to 33,000 (Paid hourly)
• Pension
• 25 day Holiday + BH
• Bonus

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.