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Skilled Operative
A Skilled Operative is someone who brings hands-on expertise to construction, civil engineering, or industrial projects — think of them as the backbone of on-site operations. Their role goes beyond basic laboring; they’re trained to carry out more complex tasks safely and efficiently. Here's what they typically do:
Operate machinery and tools such as excavators, dumpers, or rollers (with the right certifications).
Carry out groundworks like drainage, kerbing, concreting, or ducting.
Follow detailed instructions from site supervisors and ensure work meets safety and quality standards.
Conduct safety checks on equipment and maintain a tidy, hazard-free work area.
Support the team by stepping into different tasks as needed, often across multiple trades.
To qualify, they usually need a CSCS card, and often additional certifications like CPCS for plant machinery or NRSWA for street works. Experience in civil works is a big plus, and many employers look for a solid understanding of health and safety practices.
It’s a role that values reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
Northallerton (/nɔːrˈθælərtən/ nor-THAL-ər-tən) is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is near the River Wiske in the Vale of Mowbray and had a population of 16,832 in 2011.[1] Northallerton is an administrative centre for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and North Yorkshire Council.[2]
There has been a settlement at Northallerton since Roman times. That grew in importance from the 11th century when King William II gifted land there to the Bishop of Durham, and it became an important religious centre. The Battle of the Standard fought nearby in 1138 involved the death of up to 12,000 Scots.[3]
Northallerton was an important stopping point for coaches on the road between Edinburgh and London until the arrival of the railway.[4]
