Description Apprentice General Operative 2025 Location: Inverness Join the top-rated apprentice programme in UK construction and civil engineering, recognised as the No.1 for apprentices by TheJobCrowd. We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities. What will you be doing? When you join us as an apprentice, you will complete an apprenticeship course relevant to the role, to suit your current education level. At the end of the programme, you will gain a qualification in this field as well as learning the practical skills and hands-on experience doing the job. We offer apprenticeships from a level 3 to a degree level apprenticeship fully funded by Galliford Try, tailored to your current education level and course entry requirements. As an apprentice operative you will carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to a high and safe standard. Construction operatives usually work 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Start and finish times vary in order to make the most of daylight hours, complete jobs to deadlines and avoid disruption to the public. Overtime work at weekends or in the evening may sometimes be required. Construction operatives mainly work outside so conditions can be hot, cold, wet, and dirty. The work can be physical and sometimes involves loading, unloading and storing materials. On construction sites, operatives wear protective clothing such as safety helmets, steel toecap boots, ear defenders, goggles and high-visibility jackets. The work can involve travelling as operatives move from one project to the next. They may need to work away from home. A driving license would be very useful. You will: Help skilled tradespeople/ Operatives and management with every aspect of the construction process Be involved in projects from start to finish Set up and dismantle access equipment, including ladders and some scaffolding Transporting, stacking and removing tools, equipment and materials. Work safely alongside construction plant and equipment, such as excavators, dumpers etc Follow all health and safety procedures Be involved in logistics, traffic management and erecting safe working zones Operate hand machinery such as drills, as required Working indoors and outdoors in all weathers. This role is available for a September 2025 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business. As part of the apprenticeship programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. Who are we? As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasizing health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics. Encouraged by our people-oriented values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference. What do we offer? We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a range of attractive options to help support your career, on top of a competitive apprentice salary. 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme Private medical insurance 2 paid volunteering days per year Agile working programme A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays What are we looking for? We invite applications from those who are passionate about the industry, who are leaving education and want to further their studies, or those who haven’t yet found a route into construction. You will be willing to learn and get involved in key projects, have the passion, adaptability and a flexible approach to work, along with good communication skills. We are here to support your learning and professional growth; we do not expect you to have any prior experience for this role. To qualify for the apprenticeship study requirements, you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction. Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. What’s next? Step 1: Apply for the role you’re interested in – we can’t wait to receive your application! Step 2: Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to an interview with the local team. While we work hard to keep you updated with your application every step of the way, due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres taking place, please be mindful that there may be a delay at some stages in the process. Don’t meet every requirement of the role? At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview. For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on earlycareers@gallifordtry.co.uk LI-AE1