Lead Operative
Are you hardworking and keen to join a company that looks after its people and rewards success.
We have a number of opportunities for people to come and join our Construction team based in and around Carlisle - there really has never been a better time to join our business!
If you have experience working in a civils/building environment, then we would love to hear from you.
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will bring your experience to work within our site team ensuring the day to day delivery of our programme, working closely with a Ganger assisting in the organising of resource, plant and materials to deliver the works You will be expected to set standards and act as a mentor to our less experienced team members.
You will need to be positive, enthusiastic and solution focussed, great at building and maintaining relationships. Technically you will have excellent Civil Engineering skills and experience in earthworks, drainage, structures and concreting as well as a sound understanding of safety expectations.
Competitive rates of pay are on offer as well as the opportunity to gain additional competencies through training. We also offer an annual Christmas Bonus and reward success in various ways, whether that be by arranging social events or providing a team breakfast on site. Due to the nature of our business, there is the potential to work weekends with our Rail division where enhanced weekend rates of pay are on offer.
Benefits
At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.
In addition to a competitive rates of pay and pension, We show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.
We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- Experience in working in a civils construction business.
- A full driving licence
- Dumper and Roller Tickets
- Valid CSCS card
- Excellent communication and teamworking ability
- The ability to engage with clients and build relationships.
Why Story Contracting?
Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’
Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.
GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.
Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. Jobs - Story Contracting
Every Story Matters
We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!
As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
Think you’d be a good fit?
Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date.
Apply today and start your story
