General Operative

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. General Operative Framatome Hinkley Point C Purpose: The general operatives are a key function in assisting welders, pipefitters / fabricators on site. Main Duties: • Use of hand-tools, power tools and occasionally site plant equipment etc • Responsible for cleanliness of work area • Adhere to procedures, relevant quality and HSE documentation • Set-up and assist in maintaining equipment and small tools for assembly / welding / calibration • Deputise as slinger / signaller, if required & hold relevant qualifications • Deputise as banksman during loading / unloading operations where required Key Outputs: • Clean work area to a sufficient standard • Deliver tooling & consumables from stores to work areas as required • Never undertake work without first ensuring that means will be in place to guarantee that the work can be done in a safe and compliant manner. • Be suitably familiar with the contents of this Risk Assessment and Method Statements and Permit to Work • Attend any HSE training, meetings, etc. as requested. • Attend, participate in and periodically lead Toolbox Talks. • Ensure that tools, equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully checked and are compliant with HSE requirements. • Ensure that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Permits. • Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported Requirements: • CITB Operatives Test (essential) • CPCS Slinger / Signaller (desirable) • City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 (desirable) • CPCS Plant & Vehicle Marshall Training (desirable) Person Specifications: • Experience in site-set up and maintenance operations • Experience using hand-tools, power tools, abrasive wheels etc • Experience in operating MEWPs, scissor lifts etc would be an advantage • Experience working with Stainless-steel equipment • Used to working in a production and engineering environment • Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations • Team working ability • Works calmly under pressure • Has a questioning attitude • Challenges what is considered unacceptable behaviours For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.