Job Description: Operator Estates
Role: Operator Estates
Sector: Nuclear
Location: Thurso, Scotland
Start Date: August / September 2025
Duration: Ongoing
Working Pattern: 3-Week Rotations (Week 1 - Mon-Fri / Week 2 - Mon- Fri / Week 3 - Mon-Thurs)
Rate: £13.17 - £18.19 Hourly Rate D.O.E PAYE
Clearance Required: Background Check
Eligibility: Candidates must be local to the Thurso area to be considered
Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Operator Estates to join a dedicated team supporting operations on a nuclear site in Thurso. This is a physically demanding role requiring a high level of fitness, the ability to work in confined spaces and at height, and a strong commitment to health and safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operate a variety of vehicles and machinery including: gritter lorry (if HGV licensed), small gritter tractor, road sweeper, Whale gulley sucker, excavator, forklift (2.5 tonne), telescopic handler, MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)
2. Perform manual and technical tasks such as: drain cleaning and milliscreen work (confined space), excavations using hand tools (pick, shovel, wheelbarrow), guano treatment and removal, ...