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July 18, 2025 | Comments Off on General Operative – Labourer
Job Title: General Operative / Labourer - HS2 Project
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Contract Start Date: Immediate
Company Overview: We are currently recruiting hardworking and reliable General Operatives to join our team on the HS2 high-speed rail project near Banbury. This is an excellent opportunity to gain long-term work on one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting tradespeople and plant operators across the site.
Keeping the site clean, safe, and organised.
Handling and moving materials as directed by site supervisors.
Supporting general construction and groundwork tasks.
Following all site health & safety protocols at all times.
Requirements:
Valid CSCS card
Previous experience on construction or civil engineering projects.
Good attitude, punctuality, and willingness to work as part of a team.
UK Driving Licence preferred due to limited public transport access to site.
Basic PPE (hard hat, hi-vis, safety boots) - can be provided if needed.
Desirable:
Additional site qualifications (e.g. Manual Handling, Banksman, CAT & Genny)
Experience working on large infrastructure projects like HS2
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work depending on project needs.
Benefits:
Long-term work on a nationally important project
Opportunities for training and upskilling on site
Supportive team environment with strong safety culture
If you are interested please call Hugh Gaffney on 07880 249394 or apply here.
As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.