Skilled Operative - COSS/PIC in Leeds

At CML we are looking for a qualified Skilled Operative with COSS / PIC competency to work on our Network Rail contracts within our established team based in Leeds. At CML, you will be part of a successful and growing business based across the UK with over 30 years of expertise in the Civil Engineering sector. We place safety, innovation, professional development and excellent service delivery at the core of the work we do and take pride in receiving outstanding client feedback. If this sounds like something you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you!

As a Controller of Site Safety/ Person In Charge at CML, you can expect to be working in a safe manner following appropriate procedures and instructions at all times, promoting and supervising the safe working of all team members on site. You will be working on multiple frameworks for Network Rail undertaking railway maintenance work including but not limited to civils and earthworks.

Within The Role You Can Also Expect To Be:

• Undertaking all construction duties as directed, including but not limited to: De-vegetation, scour works, machine and plant operation and drainage.
• Ensuring all vehicles, materials, tools and plant equipment under your control are fit for use and are used, stored and disposed of correctly, with any defects being reported immediately to Health & Safety and Management.
• Correctly using and maintaining all PPE provided and making requests for any replacements where needed.
• Discussing all aspects of your work with the General Foreman/ Site Manager where you feel safety can be improved.
• Mentoring General Operatives and less experienced team members in work tasks.
• Assisting with administering site paperwork as directed, for daily and weekly submissions to Head Office.
• Encouraging collaboration within your team in order to utilise skill sets, ensuring all deadlines are met effectively.

Person Specification:

• PTS Essential
• COSS Essential
• Experience in general construction in Civil Engineering and Rail sector Essential
• The ability and willingness to regularly work away from home, as well as on nights and weekends Essential
• Advantageous qualifications and experience in: SSSTS, CSCS, PASMA, IPAF, First Aid, small tools, de-vegetation, scour works, 360 Excavator Operator, Dumper Driver, drainage, plant operator, confined spaces.

Package:

• Competitive Pay
• A collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in people
• Up to 22 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Annual professional subscription costs
• Excellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training team
• Paid Volunteering days and Charity events
• Eye test vouchers & Annual Flu Jabs
• Employee Assistance Programmes for advice and counselling
• Access to a committed Mental Health First Aider team
• Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary
• A generous Employee Referral scheme of £1000 per successful hire

At CML, the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of all our Site members are at the forefront of what we do. With this in mind, as a rule we will only hire site members who live within one hour drive of our offices, so please be mindful of this before applying. All offers are subject to two employment references, a Drugs & Alcohol and medical test and driver's license check.

At CML we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and all applicants will be considered purely on their merits and potential, regardless of where they are from, their age or gender, their lifestyle choices, their beliefs or what disability they may have. We’re also striving to be a Disability Confident employer and will try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities apply and interview for roles.