General & Skilled Operatives

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

Our Rail team manages a wide range of specialist rail engineering works and projects delivering civils, track, power, electrical solutions and station structures across all rail routes in the UK.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What

will you

be doing

?

The General / Skilled Operative is responsible for safely and efficiently carrying out construction, maintenance and rail infrastructure activities across the Southern Region.

Working as part of the site delivery team, the role undertakes tasks as directed by Site Supervisors and General Foremen, using the individual's skills, training and competencies to deliver work safely, productively and to the required quality standard.

General Operatives undertake a range of site and construction activities, while Skilled Operatives use additional training, experience and competencies to undertake more specialist tasks, operate appropriate plant or equipment, and support tradespeople.

Carry out construction and maintenance activities.

Follow site briefings, RAMS and safe systems of work.

Assist with setting up and maintaining work areas.

Support tradespeople and site teams.

Move, prepare and handle materials and equipment.

Operate tools, plant and equipment where trained and authorised.

Maintain safe, clean and organised work areas.

Check tools and equipment and report defects.

Deliver quality workmanship and protect completed works.

Report hazards, incidents and site concerns promptly.

Work across multiple projects and locations.

Attend toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Promote a positive and safety-focused team culture.

Maintain competencies and support ongoing development.

What you'll bring

Flexibility, reliability and a strong desire to learn and develop

Good basic understanding of electrical installations (part-trained electrician preferred)

Practical experience of works in varied and challenging environments

Electromechanical skills - mechanical fitter experience in manufacturing or servicing beneficial

Driving Licence essential, PTS highly advantageous

Level C Substation Authorisation preferred

We expect our Operatives to:

Work safely

and look out for themselves and others.

Take pride

in the quality of their work.

Be reliable , punctual and ready for work.

Communicate

clearly with supervisors and colleagues.

Take responsibility

for their own actions and performance.

Work

as one team and support colleagues.

Speak

up when something is unsafe or does not look right.

Develop

themselves by maintaining and expanding their skills and competencies.

What’s

in it for you

?

W

e offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work

, some of which

include

;

Matched

or

contributor

y

p

ension

s

cheme

Employee Assis

tance Programme

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

My Rewards

p

ortal, access to

1000’s retail discounts

Life Assurance

Cycle to

wo

rk

s

cheme

Enhanced maternity or paternity leave

Reward and recognition scheme

Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

In addition, this role

offers;

Competitive basic salary

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Bonus

Payment uplifts

Paid holidays

Personal development training leading to Professional Qualifications

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and

a great place

to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference.

We’re

one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting

veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

We’re

responsible

and go further for our people, clients,

communities

and the planet

We’re

open

and

seek

new and better ways of exceeding expectations

We’re

together

and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

We’re

ambitious

and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether

you’re

a trainee,

apprentice

or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people

benefit

from industry recognised programmes,

training

and development.

It’s

an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note:

Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered

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