At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to tackle diverse construction and civil engineering tasks across Scotland.
- Company: VolkerLaser, a leader in concrete and steel structure solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical care, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values fairness, inclusion, and respect.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience on construction sites and a good understanding of health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.
We are seeking a Multi‑Skilled Operative to join the VolkerLaser team in Scotland. The successful candidate will be a key member of the VolkerLaser operations team, capable of undertaking a broad range of tasks across multiple disciplines. Working under the direction of site management, the Multi‑Skilled Operative ensures works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality and specification.
Location: Dunfermline and other locations around Scotland
Responsibilities:
- Carry out a variety of construction and civil engineering tasks as required across a range of disciplines.
- Operate tools, plant and equipment safely and competently in line with training, instruction and authorisation.
- Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with company procedures, method statements and risk assessments.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping on site, including the care and maintenance of tools, plant and work areas.
- Identify and report hazards, near misses, defects or unsafe working conditions.
- Comply with all health, safety, wellbeing and environmental policies and procedures at all times, with responsibility for your own and others safety in your daily activity.
- Participate and actively engage in all site briefings, toolbox talks, and training activities.
- Represent VolkerLaser professionally whilst working with clients, sub-contractors, stakeholders and members of the public.
- Interface – communicate with internal teams and external contacts effectively and collaborate to ensure alignment and support the successful execution of projects and initiatives.
About You:
- Previous experience working on construction sites.
- Previous experience in concrete repair/strengthening, cathodic protection or civils would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
- CSCS card.
- Relevant job specific tickets.
- Full UK valid driving licence.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday.
- Option to buy additional annual leave.
- Private medical care.
- Pension.
- Life Assurance.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts.
- Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills-based training.
- Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Mental, physical and financial health support.
- 24/7 virtual GP service.
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. Fairness, inclusion and respect – we believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
