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.