About The Role
Job Title: General OperativeLocation: South QueensferryProject Type: Civils / HighwaysCompany: Balfour Beatty Group
Balfour Beatty is seeking hardworking and motivated General Operatives to join our team working on the historic Forth Rail Bridge, one of the world’s most recognised engineering landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bridge continues to play a vital role in Scotland’s rail network, carrying passenger and freight services across the Firth of Forth between Edinburgh and Fife. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project while developing your skills within one of the UK’s leading construction and engineering organisations.
What you’ll be doing
As a General Operative, you will support the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance, refurbishment, civil engineering and railway infrastructure works across the Forth Rail Bridge project. Working as part of a dedicated site team, you will play a key role in ensuring works are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist with general construction, rail and maintenance activities on site.
- Support tradespeople, engineers and supervisors in delivering project works.
- Carry out manual handling duties and material movement as required.
- Prepare work areas and maintain safe access routes.
- Operate basic tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping across work locations.
- Follow all site-specific safety procedures, permits and risk assessments.
- Support lifting, loading and unloading activities.
- Assist with inspections, maintenance and repair activities.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project quality standards.
- Report hazards, close calls and safety concerns promptly.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings and training activities.
Who we’re looking for
Essential
- Previous experience in a construction, rail, infrastructure, utilities or industrial environment.
- HSE CSCS Card.
- Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
- Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional nights and weekends.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to work at height in accordance with safety procedures.
- Reliable, punctual and safety-focused attitude.
Desirable
- PTS (Personal Track Safety).
- Experience working within rail or civil engineering environments.
- Manual Handling certification.
- First Aid qualification.
- Plant or machinery operation experience.
- Experience working on major infrastructure projects.
Why work for us
Professional & Personal Development
- Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
- Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
- Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also provide an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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