Construction Operative

Are you an experienced construction worker looking to work locally? Are you someone who likes working outdoors and has some experience in simple groundworks and installation? Would you be interested in training to gain your HGV Class 2 Driving Licence? Bauer Media Outdoor are a leading Out of Home media owner, operating more than 33,000 advertising sites nationwide. We are now looking for Construction Operatives to join our growing team in St Helens. You'll be working as part of a two-person crew, spending most of your day breaking up ground and replacing / installing new digital units and bus shelters for our local communities. It's a physically demanding role which requires you to work at height, mainly using a small step ladder, so you'll need to be a team player and watch/help out your crew partner.

Responsibilities

Transport digital units from the depot to the installation site via a HGV truck (after training); Break ground and install digital units; Replace component level parts on digital units; Work with your crew partner to manage your workload within the agreed timescales, and in partnership with other local teams; Follow the Construction Design and Management regulations 2015; Make sure traffic management is in place before starting work with segregation/prevention measures to prevent unauthorised people within your working area; Follow the Health and Safety policy and the site-specific risk assessments and method statements; Correctly use equipment (including working at height), maintain and keep tools/equipment safe on site; Travel to sites (roadsides and public areas) in the North West area, plus occasional travel further afield and some night working dependent upon business needs

Requirements

Full driving licence with no more than 3 points; CPCS Slinger; Competency in CAT use; NRSWA accreditation to Operative standard; Excavation and sub-structure knowledge; Understanding of RAMS; Ability to read and understand technical drawings; Competency in use of power tools such as Hydraulic breakers and Disc Saws; Experience as a construction worker; Experience in simple groundworks and installation; Ability to work at height; Ability to commute independently to the St Helens Depot in your own transport if not HGV Class 2 qualified

Nice to have

Interest in training to gain HGV Class 2 Driving Licence; Ability to learn on the job; Ability to turn your hand to various manual tasks; Willingness to train to drive a HGV Class 2 vehicle

Benefits

Attractive salary of £35,900 per annum (increases once HGV Class 2 training is passed); Potential overtime opportunities; Annual bonus up to 8% of annual salary; 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays; 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; Company Pension Scheme matched to 8%; Life Insurance and Income Protection scheme; Healthcare Cash Plan; Cycle to work scheme; Season ticket loans; Employee discounts across hundreds of retailers; Social events; Volunteering days; Opportunities for training and development; Fully expensed tools and PPE; HGV Class 2 training and costs covered if not qualified; Lodgings and reasonable overnight expenses provided for overnight work