General Operatives
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Position Overview & Specifications
- JN Bentley is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with projects across the UK. We deliver first-class works for our clients, drawing upon 50 years of expertise gained through experience in the industry.
JN Bentley employ 1500 people and we have a turnover currently of Β£300 million. Our workforce is due to increase by 25% over the next 12 months.
JN Bentley are recruiting all over the UK. These exciting opportunities are of all levels, General Operative, Skilled Operative, Plant Operatives, Lead Hand/Ganger, Working Foremen and General Foremen.
We are looking for General Operatives in the area to join exisiting gangs. You will need to have a positive attitude to work and Health & Safety, with experience of general civil work, concreting and pipe laying.
Candidate Specification
As a General Operative you will need to be a multi skilled individual with good experience in a wide range of civil engineering aspects.We are looking for you to have as a minimum:
Current CSCS Card
Current CPCS/ NOCN Plant Card
Depending on the roles we would expect additional qualifications, however we also offer development and progression within the company.
Salary is negotiable dependant on experience.
Job Profile
We can offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of which are listed below (dependant on role):
Mileage paid on travel
Van driver supplement
30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)
Good Maternity/ Paternity Pay packages
Uplift and Subsistence pay
Sick Pay and Statutory Sick Pay
Pension Scheme
Recommend a friend,
Westfield Health (cash health plan)
Occupational Health
Flu Jabs
Cycle to Work schemes
Specsavers Vouchers
Company matching and Payroll giving
If you are interested in joining the existing teams at JN Bentley please contact David Newsome for an informal chat or click the apply now button below.
Job category (multi-select)
SiteWork Pattern
Full-TimeRecruiter Contact
David NewsomeCandidate 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 (Β£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 General Operatives roles across JN Bentley'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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