Site Operative in Saffron Walden

Within the Construction environment, think about buying materials, managing big projects, ensuring health and safety and customer service. At any given time, you’ll find us working on some circa 400 developments in both towns and rural areas across the UK, and every one poses unique challenges. Some are from scratch on brownfield sites; others see us adapting existing buildings, like old factories or disused hospitals.

We need people who can bring us fresh ideas and imagination on one hand, and the commercial ability to manage people, budgets and costs on the other. It is testament to the professionalism of our construction teams that for an unprecedented thirteenth year, Site Managers have won more NHBC Pride in the Job Awards than any other housebuilder.

Reporting to the Site Manager, to ensure that all Site Operative/Material Controller tasks are completed to the highest standard and within the required timescales. You will be expected to:

• Carry out all works on site as instructed by the Site Manager and in line with BDW Standards and procedures.
• Inspect all on-site signage including all large sale signs, plot signs, safety signs etc. and ensure that signs are always clean and in good repair.
• Take personal responsibility for health and safety on site and report any instances of breaches to the site manager.
• Ensure that all protection of fixed material is carried out by the Sub‑contractor who fits it, in line with BDW procedures.
• Ensure protection of fixed material is maintained to the last possible moment and notify the Site Manager of anyone permanently removing or abusing the protective materials.
• Ensure compound and welfare facilities are maintained.
• Ensure all plots under construction are kept tidy by all trades.
• Walk round all plots under construction daily and ensure that there are no surplus materials lying about.
• Ensure all waste across the site is segregated and recycled following BDW group guidelines.
• Check show home gardens and public open spaces weekly and remove any item of rubbish which may have blown onto these areas.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Enthusiastic self‑starter able to use initiative whilst working unsupervised.
• Experience of working on large volume domestic house building sites.
• Health and Safety Awareness.
• Individual who carries a current appropriate CSCS or partner scheme card.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5‑star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance – Single Cover.
• Private medical cover available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies.
• Pension with first‑class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
• Annual Health Assessment for all colleagues to proactively manage health and wellbeing.
• Access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers.
• Additional benefits including death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme.

About Redrow Eastern: Our Redrow divisions have earned a unique reputation for building award‑winning homes and thriving communities over the last 50 years. With a focus on quality and sustainability, they create places our customers aspire to live in.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre: We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we’re so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind: We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day‑to‑day action we take.