At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to build top-quality sports surfaces across the UK.
- Company: SIS UK Limited, a leader in sports surface construction.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, training, and a chance to work outdoors.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects that enhance sports facilities nationwide.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a willingness to learn and work hard.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Main Objectives
- To assist with the construction and installation of the highest quality sports surfaces on projects throughout the UK.
- To assist in the construction and delivery of special projects & cricket wickets.
Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Tasks
- To work as part of a team in the preparation of the site for the construction of a sports pitch.
- To undertake basic groundworks, including ground levelling and preparation, kerb laying and drainage works, and any other hard landscaping.
- To operate basic construction power tools, equipment and plant, subject to training and competency, such as dumpers, diggers, telehandlers.
- To undertake general labouring tasks, including the erection of fencing and signage as required.
- To work as part of a team in the laying and installation of artificial sports turf surfaces on prepared pitch ground.
- To assist with the measuring, marking out, laying and stitching of artificial turf; and any related soft landscaping.
- To assist with the laying of sand, rubber and other playing surface materials, including line marking.
- To use power tools, plant and machinery for the installation of sports surfaces, as required.
- To ensure that all work methods are followed precisely and that the quality of the work is checked regularly.
- To assist in the clearing and cleaning of the site to ensure the pitch is left safe and tidy at all times.
- To assist in maintenance tasks if required.
- To assist with the replacement of surface materials where required, using plant and machinery, subject to training and competency.
- To ensure that, when required to do so, all company vehicles and plant and machinery are operated safely, in accordance with user instructions and company policy.
- To operate machinery responsibly.
- To undertake maintenance, safety and quality checks on vehicles and plant before and after using.
- To ensure all site machinery is left safe and secure on site if the responsibility has been delegated.
- To report immediately any faults or breakdowns.
- To be vigilant at all times to ensure that the site is safe and that no unauthorized persons access the site.
- To report to the Site Supervisor any unauthorized access or sighting of any unknown personnel on site.
- To remain vigilant on specified sites and report any safeguarding concerns or health & safety concerns.
- Other Duties
- To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time but that shall remain within the competency and skills of the post-holder.
Key Interfaces
- External: Clients, Sub-contractors, Suppliers and delivery personnel, Regulatory authorities, Members of the public
- Internal: Site management, Site Teams, Maintenance personnel
Health & Safety
- All staff have an individual and combined responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act as follows:
- To comply with all company health, safety and environmental management policies, works procedures, and instructions to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
- To be aware of, and fulfil, your duties in relation to health and safety in the workplace, to promote your own safety, that of your colleagues and all personnel in your workplace.
- To report to a manager any safety or environmental hazards and risks, including incidents and near misses, of which you become aware in the workplace, including faulty or defective machinery or equipment.
- To operate workplace machinery in a safe manner and if trained and competent to do so.
- To wear all personal protective equipment as directed.
Compliance & Social Responsibility
- To comply with all company policies and procedures as apply to your role and/or your employment generally, ensuring that you represent the Company to the highest business and ethical standards.
- To report immediately any instances of bribery or corruption of which you become aware.
- To behave with respect and dignity towards your colleagues and all personnel in the workplace and to report in confidence any unacceptable behaviour, in particular bullying and harassment.
- To contribute towards the continual improvement of the business in terms of the corporate objectives and good governance of the SIS Group.
Civils Operative employer: SIS Pitches
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We think you need these skills to ace Civils Operative
Groundworks
Site Preparation
Hard Landscaping
Power Tool Operation
Construction Equipment Operation
Teamwork
Artificial Turf Installation
