Remediation Operative

Job Description:

We are looking for a Remediation Operative to join our operations team.

This is an entry-level opportunity, so previous remediation experience is not required. We are looking for someone with some experience in construction, groundwork, labouring or a similar hands-on environment, who has a good attitude and is keen to learn.

You will work across a variety of sites carrying out groundworks, construction, remediation and reinstatement works. The role can involve working with contaminated soil and assisting with oil and fuel spill response, so you will need to be comfortable with practical, physical work in different site environments.

What You'll Be Doing

Carrying out general groundworks, excavation and reinstatement works

Undertaking hand-dig excavation to assist with contamination removal

Assisting with the removal and handling of contaminated soil

Assisting with oil and fuel spill response operations

Carrying out general construction and building works

Using hand and power tools

Assisting with plant and machinery operations

Supporting the maintenance and servicing of equipment

Keeping sites clean, tidy and safe

Taking photographs and assisting with site documentation

Following health & safety procedures and RAMS

Identifying potential hazards and working safely around different site environments

Attending toolbox talks, training sessions and team meetings

What We're Looking For

Some previous construction, groundwork or labouring experience

Full UK Driving Licence – ESSENTIAL

Based in Doncaster

Willing to travel to different sites

Happy to stay away from home when required

A practical, hands-on approach

Good attitude and willingness to learn

Comfortable working outdoors and carrying out physically demanding work

Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative

Basic DBS check

No CSCS card is required – successful candidates will be put through the required testing/training.

Previous experience operating plant or machinery would be beneficial but is not essential. (Training provided).

Working Hours & Travel

Working hours are based around site hours:

08:00am – 4:00pm

Travel is normally around 1–1.5 hours, although this can occasionally be up to 2 hours. Where travel is longer, hotel accommodation will be provided.

There will be a company van shared between two successful operatives, with the two operatives arranging transport between home and site.

Overtime

• Before 6:00am / after 6:00pm – Time and a half
• Saturdays – Time and a half
• Sundays – Double time

Weekend work is very rare.

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000 – £28,000 per year
• Full training provided
• Entry-level opportunity
• No previous remediation experience required
• No CSCS required
• Hotel accommodation when working away (and dinner!!)
• Overtime and meal allowances for away work
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance – 2x annual salary
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit someone currently working as a:

Labourer | Groundworker | General Operative | Construction Operative | Civil Engineering Labourer | Drainage Operative | Site Operative

If you have some construction experience, a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel and stay away when required, this could be a great opportunity to develop your career within remediation