Imagine a big team building a fantastic new school, a comfy new home, or even a super cool bridge! A General Construction Operative is one of the important people on that team. They help with lots of different jobs to make sure the building work gets done safely and well. This could mean helping to clear the ground, moving materials like bricks or wood, making sure the building site is tidy, or even helping skilled builders with their tasks. It is a job where you get to work outdoors a lot, use your hands, and be part of creating something amazing that everyone can see and use. Being a General Construction Operative means you need to be strong, enjoy working with others, and always listen carefully to instructions to keep everyone safe. You might learn how to use different tools and machines too, always under the watchful eye of a supervisor. It is a job that helps build the places where we live, learn, and play, and it is a great way to start if you love the idea of creating things from the ground up!
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MDS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
( Added 19 Jan 2026 - 6 positions available )
<p>To learn all aspects of groundworks whilst working onsite with experienced operatives, including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, kerb laying, construction of driveways, as a brief outline of what you may be doing.</p>
Closing date: in 12 days
Possible start date: 01 Sep 2026
D & P REINFORCEMENTS LTD
( Added 12 Mar 2026 - 2 positions available )
<p>D&P Reinforcements Ltd are offering exciting opportunities to join their team as a Groundworker Apprentice at their site based at Noss on Dart Marina, Dartmouth. This may then lead onto the possibility of working on various sites within Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the industry and develop new skills.</p>
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 05 Oct 2026
Address
Developing Experts Limited
Exchange Street Buildings
35-37 Exchange Street
Norwich
NR2 1DP
UK
Phone
01603 273515
Email
[email protected]
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