Plant Operative

Plant Operative

Location: Falkirk

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Looking for a hands-on role where your work makes a real impact on siteJoin us as a Groundworker / Plant Operative and play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure works safely and efficiently.

Youll support site operations across groundworks drainage and plant activities - helping keep projects on track on spec and completed to a high standard.

What youll do;

• Carry out groundworks including drainage installation excavation and reinstatement

• Install foul and surface water drainage manholes and gullies

• Lay pipes set levels and ensure correct falls to drawings and specifications

• Mix pour and finish concrete for bases slabs footings and kerbs

• Operate plant and use hand tools safely and effectively

• Backfill compact and reinstate completed works to required standards

• Read and work from drawings plans and site instructions

• Maintain a clean safe and organised work area

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures including PPE and safe systems of work

• Work closely with supervisors engineers and other trades to keep projects moving

What youll get;

• Opportunity to work on varied infrastructure and groundworks projects

• Consistent hands-on work in a supportive team environment

• Ongoing training and development to build your skills and competencies

• Exposure to a range of activities including drainage concreting and plant operations

• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team

• A strong safety-first culture with clear processes and support on site

• The chance to develop experience across different sites and project types

What were looking for;

• Experience in groundworks including drainage excavation and reinstatement

• Ability to read drawings set levels and follow site instructions

• Practical experience with concreting (mixing placing finishing)

• Understanding of safe working practices on construction sites

• Reliable team player with good attention to detail and work standards

Desirable:

• Plant tickets (e.g. excavator dumper roller)

• Experience with shuttering formwork or basic steel fixing

• Experience working around live services or permit-to-work systems

• Relevant site safety training (e.g. First Aid Manual Handling)

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear supportive and straightforward -so you always know whats coming next.

• Application review: Once you apply our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role

• Optional video: Youll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personality- this is completely optional

• Intro call: If youre a good match well invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you

• First interview: If selected youll then take part in an interview either on Teams or in person depending on the role

• Next steps: For some roles there may be a technical assessment and a second-stage interview either on teams or in person.

Well keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels.

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