Job Title:General Operative
Location:Plymouth
Contract start date & duration:Tuesday 6th May 2025 | 6 months
PAYE Rate:
Monday to Friday: £15.00 per hour
Weekends £18.75 per hour
Summary:
We are looking for a hardworking and reliable General Operative to assist pipefitters and coded welders on a new-build industrial project. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the mechanical installation team, helping to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely completion of work.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist pipefitters and welders with the installation of stainless steel and carbon steel pipework.
Move, handle, and position materials, fittings, and equipment around the site.
Prepare pipework and welding areas, including cleaning and basic setup tasks.
Use basic hand tools and power tools as directed.
Support with rigging, slinging, and safe manual handling of pipe spools and equipment.
Maintain site tidiness, manage waste disposal, and organise materials.
Perform basic measurements and mark-outs under supervision.
Follow site safety rules and ensure all tasks are carried out safely and responsibly.
Assist with basic fabrication tasks where required (e.g., cutting, grinding, prepping pipe ends).
Work closely with the site supervisors, pipefitters, and welders to meet project deadlines.
Requirements:
CSCS Card
Previous site experience in a construction or industrial environment preferred.
Basic mechanical or construction skills.
Familiarity with hand tools, grinders, and small plant equipment.
Good level of physical fitness for manual work.
Understanding of site health and safety requirements.