General Operative in London

Location: London
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Balfour Beatty
Job Hours: Full-time

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About the role

To support the DNO North Team within the Power T and D Business. To deliver the installation of HV Cable Systems,

Ideal candidates will be based in the Yorkshire or North East area.

To work as directed by the Team Leader or a senior person, whilst ensuring that all operations are carried out in a safe effective manner and that the highest standard of quality and safety is produced at all times.

What you'll be doing

  • All work to be carried out to Power T and D standards and those of the cable manufacturers
  • Ensure that all activities are performed in accordance with current BBUS safety standards
  • To assist in the installation of HV Cable Systems, associated accessories and support steelwork
  • To ensure personal safety, safety of other personnel and members of the public at all times
  • Work within the guidelines of the Company Safety Policy, Quality and Security procedures
  • Set personal examples in all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards
  • Report all accidents, dangerous occurrences and near miss incidents to his/ her superior
  • Ensure all personal protective equipment is clean, serviceable and worn as required
  • Ensure all carriageway and footway excavations are correctly signed guarded and lit
  • Report and not operate any unsafe plant, equipment or vehicles
  • Maintaining personal cleanliness and hygiene
  • Immediately inform a senior person of any hazard that places personnel or public at risk
  • Cleanliness / Security of all vehicles, plant and equipment
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe site
  • To ensure that all work is carried out to meet Quality requirements
  • Assist the team leader at all times
  • Ensure Balfour Beattys Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to and promoted across the business to ensure safe, compliant and consistent working practices
  • To operate in an open and even handed manner with all personnel across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential
  • Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professional image at all times. To always do what is right.
  • To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised

    • Who we're looking for

    Essential:

  • Experience in working with manual handling/ physical environment
  • General knowledge of health and safety requirements
  • Experience in using hand tools correctly
  • Ability to follow functional instructions in English language both spoken and written; carrying them out reliably and efficiently
  • Experience of working in a team environment
  • Flexible approach to activities on site
  • As own car
  • Experience in carriageway works
  • Experience working in substations

    • Desirable:

  • Valid U.K Clean Driving Licence
  • Street works card
  • Safety Passport

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