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Civils General Operative (Sizewell C)
HW Martin
Sizewell C

The Opportunity

The Civils General Operative is responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient delivery of civil engineering and construction works across the site. The Civils General Operative will support site teams with manual labouring, materials handling, and basic construction activities, helping to maintain productivity, safety, and quality standards within a regulated nuclear site environment.

As part of our team, you will:

· Carry out general civil works and site duties including excavation support, concreting, shuttering, drainage, formwork assistance, and reinstatement.
· Assist tradespeople and plant operators in the execution of civil engineering tasks.
· Load, unload, move, and handle materials, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently.
· Carry out site preparation and clearance tasks such as digging, compacting, sweeping, and tidying work areas.
· Erect and maintain temporary fencing, barriers, signage, and access routes as directed.
· Work in accordance with method statements, risk assessments (RAMS), and permit-to-work systems.
· Adhere strictly to site health, safety, and environmental procedures, including wearing correct PPE at all times.
· Report any hazards, unsafe acts, or near misses immediately to supervision.
· Maintain good housekeeping in work areas to support safety and environmental compliance.
· Support waste segregation and environmental protection activities (e.g., spill control, waste sorting).
· Attend daily briefings, toolbox talks, and training sessions as required.
· Cooperate with other site teams to support progress and meet construction programme targets.

What does our ideal candidate look like?

Essential:

· Previous experience working as a General Operative / Labourer on large-scale civil engineering or construction projects.
· CSCS Labourer or Skilled Worker Card.
· Basic understanding of site safety procedures and willingness to follow instructions carefully.

Desirable:

· Experience working on nuclear, power generation, or other highly regulated construction sites (e.g., Hinkley Point C, Sellafield).
· Additional site certifications such as Manual Handling, Banksman / Traffic Marshall, Confined Space, Working at Height, or First Aid.
· Experience assisting with concrete pours, rebar fixing, drainage, or similar civils work.
· Awareness of environmental best practice and waste segregation.
· CPCS or NPORS qualifications for basic plant or vehicle movements (if applicable).

Skills:

· Team player with a positive and safety-focused attitude.
· Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
· Reliable and punctual

Why do people work for us?

We offer our people a career bursting with benefits!

As a Civils General Operative you'll benefit from continuous professional development, progression opportunities, job security, full-time hours, uniform and PPE, good hourly rates, a non-contributory pension scheme and an exclusive staff discounts and wellbeing portal. Plus, free parking at our depots, an Employee Assistance Programme and Life Assurance.

You will be joining a team that is like one big family where your contribution makes a difference.

All Operatives working on the Sizewell C Nuclear site are required to pass the vetting process which will include a DBS criminal record check and a drug & alcohol test at induction.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.