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Operations Operative

  • Location

    Newark on Trent

  • Sector:

    Industrial

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £30k per year

  • Contact:

    Jenna Blades

  • Contact email:

    jenna.blades@ambitionspersonnel.com

  • Contact phone:

    01636 611320

  • Job ref:

    JB/OO1

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-01-13

Operations Operative
Location: Outskirts of Newark

Salary: Around £30,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

This is a hands-on, practical role for someone who enjoys working outdoors and taking care of operational sites. You will help keep buildings, equipment and surrounding areas safe, clean and in good condition. You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and site teams and help with general maintenance, fuel handling and site support tasks.

Main Duties

  • Clear blockages on equipment
  • Keep areas clean and protect equipment from corrosion
  • Help with maintenance, repair and improvement projects
  • Carry out basic groundworks such as digging trenches and moving materials
  • Mix and pour concrete for small foundations and structures
  • Clean drains and pipework
  • Put up safety barriers and warning signs when needed
  • Follow all health and safety rules and wear the correct PPE
  • Support a positive safety and teamwork culture
  • Communicate clearly with site staff and managers
  • Carry out other reasonable tasks to support site operations

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in an industrial, construction, utilities or outdoor role
  • Good understanding of health and safety
  • Happy to work outside in all weather
  • Confident working at height and around machinery
  • Able to safely use tools, equipment and machinery
  • Telehandler and shovel loader experience is essential
  • Willing to learn and attend training
  • Reliable, positive and able to work alone or in a team
  • Must have the right to work in the UK

Pay & Benefits

  • Salary around £30,000 per year
  • 28 days holiday, increasing with service
  • Retention bonus after qualifying period
  • Company pension and sick pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Occupational health support
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff discounts on retail, food and gyms
  • £300 reward for referring a friend

Why Apply?

This is a stable, long-term role in a specialist energy business where safety and teamwork matter. If you are practical, dependable and want steady work supporting important energy sites, this could be a great opportunity.

To Apply please call Jenna on 01636 611320 or email your CV to jenna.blades@ambitionspersonnel.com

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