Site Operative

Site Operative Location: Field Based (Office Hub located in St Ives, Cambridgeshire)- Bishops Cleeve, Stroud, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, and Cheltenham Reporting To: Site Operations Planning Manager / Senior Site Manager / Site Manager / Site Foreman People Responsibility: Not Applicable Works With: - Site Management - Site Crews - Operations Team - Projects Team Salary £12 - £13 per hour (guaranteed 40hrs per week) 5 – 6 days field based Essential: working away from home around 1 – 2 weeks at a time. We are only posting these 5 adverts for the Cheltenham Recruitment Fair to attract as many applicants as possible Main Purpose of the Role To work on site as part of the delivery team. Taking instruction from Site Management to assist in erecting and dismantling temporary and permanent structures in accordance with project specific plans and appropriate safety regulations. Key Responsibilities * Working with other site crew to set up structure frames as per manufacturers/site managers instructions. * Working with/alongside seating and scaffolding systems * Carrying out physical labour on site * Working in a busy construction environment with heavy plant movement * Working on (if certified) or safely alongside plant equipment such as Counterbalance Forklift, Rough Terrain, Telehandler, Scissor Lift, Cherry Picker * Under supervision – reading and working from site specific plans and layout drawings. * Behave in a professional, courteous manner at all times. * Complete any paperwork associated with running the site efficiently, accurately and in a consistent manner. * Supporting Site Managers with accident reporting, post job report sheets and sign off sheets. * Work efficiently and cost effectively * Complete online and on-site Induction process, including but not limited to: completing online health and safety modules. * Adhering to site rules, safe systems of work and company procedures at all times. * Signing in and out as directed. * As required by their Senior Site Manager / Site Manager / Crew Manager to carry out any other reasonable duties, and such should be familiar with the operation of the whole site and environment. Safety Responsibilities: * Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others. * Cooperate with Arena Group and follow instructions, policies and procedures as detailed. * Not engage in any improper conduct that could endanger themselves or anyone else. * Participate in safety and health training offered by Arena. * Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for their job tasks. * Serve as a good role model to co-workers, contractors, visitors and clients for safe work practices and behaviour at all work locations. * Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area. * Address any safety concerns quickly and report concerns. Knowledge Required No relatable experience required - all training will be provided. Experience working in construction or in a site-based labouring role is desirable. Experience working in the events industry setting up/dismantling Marquees is desirable. Skills & Qualifications * Literacy & numeracy (desirable) * Full UK Driving Licence (desirable) * Plant Machinery tickets such as Forklift (Counterbalance / Reach / Rough Terrain), Scissor Lift or Cherry Picker is desirable but not essential. * Tickets such as CSCS, NPORS, working at height and/or First Aid at Work is desirable. * Confidence working at heights Behaviours & Competencies Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness in varying work environments where circumstances and priorities are changing. Compliance: Adheres to both internal policies and procedures, along with governmental laws to protect the company’s reputation, vision and values. Prevents and detects violations of rules. Creativity & Innovation Curious: Seek novelty and poses unique questions. Continually seeks to identify new ways to do things, creating new ideas, approaches or concepts which can lead to tangible solutions and innovative measurable outcomes. An “Out of the box” thinker, look to his/her own intuition rather than depending upon interaction with others to inform their attitudes and responses. Emotional Intelligence: Displays self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Able to understand and manage his/her own emotions, as well as recognise and influence the emotions of those around him/her. Empathy: Aware of other people and environment and own impact on these. Takes into account other people's feelings and /needs. Is able to put him/herself in others shoes. Flexibility: Is able to modify approach in order to achieve a goal or task. Is open to change and has a positive approach to work and colleagues. Able to work “outside the norm" and “multi-task” to ensure business demands are met. Initiative: Is proactive, self-starting, seizes opportunities and originates action to achieve goals. Ability to develop innovative ideas and solutions. Able to work things out without having to be shown too often. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Alert to opportunities to contribute appropriately without being told. Able to spot and implement opportunities for improving situations. Integrity and trust: Ability to maintain job related, social, organisational, and ethical norms. Garners and maintains the trust of others through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Motivation: Sets personal goals which are challenging but achievable. Pursues these with energy, persistence, and determination. Enthusiastic and committed to improving personal performance levels. Resilience: Is able to maintain high performance levels under pressure and/or opposition and is able to maintain composure in the face of disappointments, criticism and /or rejection. Remains cooperative, calm, even tempered and polite at all times. Welcomes and learns from criticism. Social Confidence: Is comfortable in social situations. Is unconsciously builds rapport across functions, seniority levels, personalities, and cultures. Enjoys collaboration with others and fostering long-term partnerships. Teamwork: Co-operates and collaborates with others. Is able, where appropriate, to complement the roles of others by taking on the role of a leader, peer or subordinate. He/she displays empathy and actively supports other team members when under pressure. Tenacity: Stays with a position or plan of action until the desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable. Time Management: Is able to plan and organise own use of time, meets deadlines, and does not have to rely on the last minute. Troubleshooting: Able to gather information and quickly, accurately identify the causes of problems in work related activities and processes. Other Information A moderate level of fitness is required to comfortably carry out the job tasks. This role can involve a substantial amount of manual handling including bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching, and lifting. Having a good range of mobility is important to ensure you can work safely within health and safety regulations without placing undue strain on your body. Generally, the working hours a minimum of 40 hours per week. However, in peak session the sites operate extended hours over 7 days a week. Therefore, flexibility is required