Site Operative

Construction
Lanarkshire
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Title : Site Operative

Company Profile

The UK’s leading experts in sports surface construction and renovation are looking to add a Site Operative to their busy team. The company operates in urban development’s providing build solutions for sustainable drainage, blue/green roofs and rain gardens.

  • Basic hours of work 07:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
  • Your hourly rate will be £14.00
  • You will be paid weekly in arrears every Friday.
  • You will be based at the Cumbernauld depot.
  • You will be entitled to 28 days annual paid holiday (inclusive of public days) per full year of entitlement (holiday year is January to December).
  • You will be enrolled into the Company pension scheme from your first day of employment. The company will make an employer contribution of 3% towards an employee’s pension on the basis that the employee contributes at least 5% into their pension. For further details, or if you wish to opt out, please speak to the Group Management Accountant.
  • Your employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of 6 months, during which you or the Company may terminate the employment with one week’s notice in writing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • To work on site under the guidance and direction of the Site/Contract Manager
  • To operate specialist machinery, agricultural tractors and construction machinery.
  • Have an understanding in machine preparation and light maintenance.
  • Be confident and eager to learn as training will be provided
  • Be motivated and able to work as part of a team.
  • Be able to use your initiative under the guidance of the Site/Contract Manager.
  • Be prepared to travel to different UK locations and stay away from home when required.
  • Be organised, pay attention to detail and work well under pressure.
  • Maintain a tidy and safe working environment for all.
  • A full UK Driving Licence would be ideal but not essential
  • 360 Excavator, Forward Tipping, Dumper and Agricultural Tractor included with CPCS card.
  • Previous experience working within the sports turf construction industry.
  • Previous experience in drainage, groundworks and construction.

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