Civils Operatives, Labourers, Groundworkers - Bridgend
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have strong work ethic, a full driving licence and enjoy working as part of a team? If so, we will teach you the rest. There are fantastic opportunities for you to develop and enhance your career at Stonbury.
We are a growing national company supplying specialist services to the water industry, the Environment Agency and a broad range of private clients. At Stonbury, everything we do is contributing to a more sustainable world with planet, people and prosperity working in harmony to achieve it. Help us to create a more healthy and sustainable world. Join us on the journey and make a positive difference. What you'll be doing: Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Site Operative will be responsible for delivering works on our Welsh Water contracts to a high standard and in a timely manner. Travel and overnighters will be part of the job. You will: • Assist with the preparation of sites, including unloading and storing of building materials and plant • Store, handle, use and dispose of materials in the correct manner • Perform physical tasks such as basic timber shuttering, drainage and kerb laying, material mixing and application • Operate heavy machinery in conjunction with CPCS training e.g. diggers/dumpers/compressors • Maintain a safe and tidy working environment including wearing full PPE, at all times • Follow the Company Safety Handbook, and all other safety instructions • Follow all training and reasonable instructions given Who we’re looking for: While attitude is more important to us than qualifications, you will ideally have a CSCS card and Driving Licence. You may be either a seasoned construction professional, or have experience of using hand tools and looking to build upon the early stages of your career. If you have the right aptitude and attitude, we can do the rest. There are also opportunities to progress to Supervisor level and obtain SSSTS qualifications. What we're offering: In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive:
- £115.50 per day + Price work (Average earnings £25-45k per year)
- PPE and specialist construction tickets provided
- Training and advancement opportunities
- 24 days' paid holiday
- Healthcare cash scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Eyewear scheme
- Hundreds of discounts using Salary Extras
- 6% company pension contribution
We are seeking the exceptional. Think you fit the bill?
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Civils Operatives, Labourers, Groundworkers - Bridgend roles across Stonbury Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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