General Operative - Teesside

General Operative

Altrad are currently looking for experienced General Operatives to join the team for Outage Works.

This role will involve working 13 Days On, 1 Day Off - 12 Hour Shifts, Mobilisation Start Date 11/09/2026

The position is paid inline with NAECI agreement, No Lodge or travel paid ( Local Labour Only).

Key Deliverables

• Support site trades and supervision teams in the safe and efficient delivery of project activities.
• Prepare work areas prior to the commencement of engineering activities, ensuring all safety requirements are met.
• Assist Pipefitters, Welders, Riggers and other trades personnel with day-to-day site activities.
• Gather, transport and distribute tools, equipment and materials from stores to designated work areas.
• Operate site stores and maintain effective control of materials, consumables and equipment where required.
• Carry out housekeeping activities and maintain work areas in a safe, clean and organised condition.
• Reinstate equipment and work areas to a safe condition following completion of work activities.
• Operate forklift trucks and associated equipment where authorised and appropriately trained.
• Carry out Fire Watch duties where required and in accordance with site procedures.
• Support the set-up, maintenance and dismantling of equipment used within the work scope.
• Identify hazards, unsafe conditions and non-conformances, taking appropriate action and reporting issues promptly.
• Work in accordance with permits to work, risk assessments, method statements, POWRA requirements and site safety procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors, engineers, clients, subcontractors and regulatory representatives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and reporting issues, defects and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and housekeeping at all times.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• General secondary education or equivalent.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent site-required safety certification.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification is desirable.
• Forklift Truck certification is desirable where forklift duties are required.
• Fire Watch training is desirable where Fire Watch duties are required.
• Experience working within industrial environments such as oil & gas, petrochemical, thermal power generation or nuclear sectors is desirable.
• Understanding of permits to work, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Sound understanding of human performance principles and safe working practices.
• Critical task training and site-specific authorisations as required by the project.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic understanding of site tools, equipment, materials and engineering activities.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong teamwork skills with a respectful and professional approach.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing project requirements.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple disciplines.
• Reliable and efficient in delivering work to required standards and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong safety-first mindset and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to identify hazards and proactively report safety concerns.
• Maintains high standards of housekeeping, quality and productivity at all times.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake additional training as required.