We're recruiting for General Site Operatives

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,456.00 per year

Are you interested in joining a leading design and build company specialising in timber playground equipment? TouchWood Play is searching for General Site Operatives to join our team who create amazing play spaces for top leisure attractions, schools, public parks and more.

About Us

At TouchWood Play, we design, build and install unique, natural playgrounds that inspire, challenge and connect children with nature. Since 2002, we’ve created hundreds of play experiences for parks, schools, visitor attractions, trusts, charities and commissions both in the UK and across the world.

TouchWood creates amazing environments where children of all ages can run wild. From zip wires to dens, towers to slides, and epic swings to mud kitchens, our installations appeal to everyone, including parents, carers and community members. Best of all, we strive to make everything as local, sustainable and natural as possible.

The Role

As a General Site Operative, you will be an integral part of our bristol-based manufacuring and site-based installation teams, and your responsibilities will include, but not be limited, to:

  • Assisting with the manufacturing and installation of play equipment
  • Manual work, such as carpentry and erecting play equipment
  • Supporting the Site Foreman with organising and undertaking the daily tasks on site
  • Adhering to the company health and safety requirements
  • Ensuring the site and vehicles are kept clean and tidy
  • Ensuring the standards of the site work is continually high

About You

The role of a General Site Operative is varied and would suit someone who has experience working in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions and has some knowledge of landscaping, fencing and groundworks. Experience in woodwork/carpentry would be desirable.

Ideally you will have a full UK driving licence, enjoy manual work and have some skills in using various tools and machinery. You’ll have a willingness to learn and develop your skills, work effectively as part of a team, have excellent timekeeping, a can-do attitude and have excellent attention to detail.

TouchWood Play is a Bristol-based company but you will be required to work on sites throughout the UK and on occasions overseas for blocks of 1-4 weeks at a time. A willingness to stay away Monday to Friday is essential. While away, you will be accommodated in high-quality Airbnbs, with your own personal space.

We are offering competitive rates of pay, travel and staying away allowance, continuous training and development, tools provided, transport to sites, company uniform and immediate starts available for the right candidates.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader who will ensure the right candidates will thrive within their new role and receive continued development and excellent progression opportunities within the company.

Benefits

In return, you will join a supportive team, installing playgrounds across the UK and internationally. As an integral part of a company with ambitious growth plans, you’ll enjoy a collaborative and friendly work environment. Full training for the role will be provided.

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to andrew.thomas@touchwoodplay.com