Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our Civils Construction team as a General Construction Operative working at Hinkley Point C.

This role is subject to Union Agreement rates, terms & conditions.

What you'll do

The main part of your job will be:

• carrying out construction site activities, including excavation, pipe-laying, operating plant, general groundworks, and concreting


• ensuring all works are completed safely and are compliant with company policies and procedures, maximising all controllable factors to meet external quality targets


• attending safety updates and workplace communications to ensure works are carried out safely and to the best possible standard


• working within a great team that works outdoors in all weathers and deals with different challenges every day, providing a vital service to our client.

What you'll need

We're looking for people with a positive attitude, who are also great team players. Safety is key for us and we're looking for people who demonstrate an awareness and behaviour for all things health, safety, and wellbeing.

To be successful, you'll need:

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent


• previous experience as a carpenter, with additional experience in construction/groundworks


• experience in pipe laying, drainage, concrete finishing, kerbing, utility installations and manhole construction


• in addition, you may have experience in formwork construction, steel fixing and working on site at HPC however this is not essential for this role as additional training will be provided.


• plant tickets are desirable for this role.

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in people is the key to our success. In line with CESA, you will receive the following:

• 23 days' holiday, plus bank holidays


• 5% employee & 5% employer pension contributions

In addition, we offer the following:

• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.


• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.


• Design and build services.


• Consent management and delivery.


• Contract management.


• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.


• Sewage systems and pumping stations.


• Biological waste treatment plants.


• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).


• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.


• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.


• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.


• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.


• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.