Skilled Operative- UK Wide

Company: Balvac Ltd
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

About The Role

Balfour Beatty is currently recruiting a Skilled Operative to join our UKCS Living Places – Balvac specialist works team, delivering critical infrastructure repairs and specialist construction solutions across the UK. This is a site‑based role working on a variety of infrastructure schemes, supporting the safe and high‑quality delivery of Balvac specialist works. You’ll play a hands‑on role within site teams, contributing to the repair, protection and strengthening of key assets while upholding Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm commitment at all times.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Undertaking Balvac specialist site works, including structural and specialist repair activities.
  • Carrying out structural repair, leak sealing and sprayed concrete works in line with approved methods and specifications.
  • Working to programme requirements to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
  • Following all Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets, ensuring compliance with site procedures and processes.
  • Promoting a strong safety culture on site and supporting behavioural safety initiatives.
  • Taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others while working under the direction of Balvac Site Supervisors and Site Managers.
  • Working collaboratively with supervisors, site teams, customers, supply chain partners and subcontractors to achieve project outcomes.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Experience in structural repair and specialist repair works.
  • Experience undertaking leak sealing and sprayed concrete works.
  • Previous experience working on infrastructure schemes.
  • A strong commitment to Zero Harm and safe working practices.
  • A results‑driven mindset with pride in delivering work to a high standard of quality.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working relationships on site.
  • A flexible, adaptable approach and willingness to learn new techniques and methods of repair.

EEO Statement

Balfour Beatty values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that an inclusive culture helps grow the business. We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers. All applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role will be offered an interview. For more information on Disability Confident, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026