General Operative / Multi-Skilled Labourer

General Operative

Rail Civils

Location Inverness Scotland

We currently have numerous permanent/staff opportunities for multi skilled Labourers/General Operatives within our Scotland Business Unit based from our Inverness depot and delivering rail asset management remits and projects in the surrounding region.

Business Unit

A busy and fast paced project and maintenance environment involving in a range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects working for a varied range of clients including Local Authorities Network Rail and Environmental.

Projects can typically include civil engineering works and infrastructure projects such as:

Highways & Roads underbridges overbridges and footbridges tunnels flood alleviation & repairs earthworks & embankments and rail platforms and station infrastructure etc.

We currently have a number of live infrastructure projects and long term renewals and maintenance frameworks underway including Civils Asset Management (CAM) Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF) and a Slabtrack framework.

The Role

We currently have various permanent / staff positions available based from our Inverness depot supporting rail and civil engineering projects and asset management works in the surrounding region.

• Operate and carry out job set tasks.
• Ensure have been briefed and understand all relevant risk and method statements.
• Use best/safe practice on all tasks carried out Checks on any equipment that may use.
• Ensure safe tidy place of work.
• Ensure the completion of works is on time.
• Implement best practice procedures.
• Maximise use of own working time.
• Ensure signed up to all permits and briefings before commencing any work.
• Communication with site management.
• Communicate with site supervisor on any concerns.
• Feedback to site management with near miss reporting.
• Ensure attend all site briefings and forums.
• Other tasks as may from time to time be deemed necessary and are authorised by line managers

Requirements

To excel in this/these positons you will have previous railway experience as a Multi-Skilled labourer / General Operative. Ideally you will have a valid PTS and must be able to demonstrate the requisite experience in the rail industry.

• PTS
• CSCS
• Rail experience

The Company

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

The Remuneration

• Permanent / weekly paid position offering good rates of pay.
• Uplifts for overtime and weekend shifts
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Insurance

Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or non-membership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager