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We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:\nWater\nTransport\nBuilt environment\nEnergy\nWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.\nOur direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.\nWe possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:\nTunnelling\nMEICA\nTemporary and permanent design\nSteel-fabrication\nSigns (design and fabrication)\nHealth & safety equipment and products, including PPE\nCompany Website:\nhttps://www.barhale.co.uk/\nCompany Showcase Video:\nhttps://youtu.be/uf_RG5xgM8M\nWhy join Barhale?\nAs Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.\nJob security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes\nA broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients\nStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success\nSkilled Operative\nThe Role\nTo carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to a high level of safety standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nUnderstand all relevant risk and method statements\nUse best/safe practice on all tasks carried out\nChecks are conducted to ensure equipment that may be used is safe\nInstall drainage, lay concrete, kerbs, and pavements, and carry out excavation and groundworks, digging trenches, loading and unloading materials\nEnsure a safe, tidy place of work\nImplement best practice procedures\nMaximise use of own working time\nEnsure signed up for all permits and briefings before commencing any work\nCommunicate with the site supervisor on any concerns\nFeedback to site management with near-miss reporting\nEnsure you attend all site briefings, forums, and toolbox talks\nDeputise for conducting briefings and toolbox talks\nEssential:\nExperience in general civil work (earthwork, drainage, ducting, kerbing, and concreting)\nCSCS card\nEither CPCS forward tipping dumper/ slinger signaller/ride on roller/360 excavator/telehandler\nDesireable:\nSSSTS/SMSTS\n½ day environmental awareness\nNRSWA\nCaring and investing in you\nOur values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. 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