Job Title: Working Civils Operative
Location: United Kingdom
Job Type: Self-employed – opportunity for 50+ hours per week, travel paid, weekly invoice/payments (CIS scheme used)
Salary: Civils Operative (up to) £20/hr commensurate with experience

Job Summary:
We are looking for a competent and experienced working Civils Operative to travel and work nationally throughout the UK. The Civils Operative is responsible for completing civils work including earthworks, excavations, trenches, concreting, slab work and all other groundwork activities. Work will include working away from home Monday to Friday, possible weekends and with accommodation provided.

Key Responsibilities:
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure all civils work complies with codes and regulations. Maintain a safe working environment by following safety methods and controls, conducting safety briefings and tool box talks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn and safety measures are observed during all projects.
- Training and Development: Development pathway to be identified and agreed for candidate career pathway and supported by the client
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in civils/groundworks, ideally with a focus on utility scale energy systems. Prior experience in the renewable energy industry is preferred.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of civils standards, safety standards, and regulations. Proficiency in reading site drawings and completing work to specification. Hands-on experience with civils and groundworks. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Certifications:
- Excavator, dumper and roller ticket. CSCS card. Driving licence. First aid at work (or willingness to complete). Confined spaces (or willingness to complete).
Essential Attributes:
- Proficiency in applications for site reporting (iauditor, Microsoft etc..).
- Experience working in engineering and /or utility scale power generation. Ability to travel within the UK as required.
- Own transport to be provided and reimbursed at 25p per mile
Working Conditions: The role will require working in various outdoor environments and conditions.
- Work schedules may vary depending on project deadlines, with some overtime expected. Safety precautions and protective equipment must be used.