General Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Techrete strive to be the field leaders in architectural precast concrete cladding and are constantly motivated to develop new products and technologies and offer a quality, sustainable service to our clients. With locations in Ireland and the UK, we have built a family-owned business, which is based on the principles of integrity, honesty, loyalty, safety & quality. Our commitment to both our customers and our employees is paramount in everything we do. Our objective of achieving our project targets, in the safest way possible & ensuring a result of unsurpassed quality, drives everything we do.
Everybody involved in our projects from our customer to the Techrete people, who execute work, are all treated as part of the Techrete family.
We are now recruiting for the position of General Operative, based at our factory in Brigg, North Lincolnshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, growing team of experts in the field and build on your career.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a General Operative, reporting to the Assistant Production Manager, you will be working within a team of operatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Stripping, cleaning and assembling of moulds, which includes unscrewing, re-screwing, sealing, repetitive mould assemblies, placing of dummy joints etc.
- Demoulding units.
- Installing cast-in items.
- Placing reinforcement cages and concrete including the proper use of internal and external vibrating equipment.
- The reading of drawings and dimensional checking of work.
- Working with natural stone, bricks and other cast on materials.
- Any concrete or stone finishing tasks including washing down, grinding, rubbing down and bagging in panels.
Required Experience:
- Construction experience desirable.
- Experience in and ability to use hand tools.
Techrete is an equal opportunities employer
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Operative roles across Techrete'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 General.
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 £21,115 - £42,115 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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