General Construction Operative

Position Title

General Construction Operative

Carnforth

Northwest

Foreman

Part of Cubby Group Briscoe Construction is a Civil Engineering and Building Contractor operating across the Northwest, delivering public and private‑sector projects since 1993 and recognised for quality, professionalism and sustainable operations. The company maintains ISO‑accredited quality and environmental systems, a strong commitment to client relationships, and a culture based on reliability, safety and technical excellence. These businesses deliver a wide array of services, including:

• Construction & Civil Engineering
• Utilities, Rail Infrastructure & Energy
• Specialist Scaffolding & Joinery
• Plant, Skip, and Vehicle Hire

Civil Construction Operatives are involved in a range of practical tasks on a construction site, including preparing ground ahead of building work taking place, and carrying out manual work whilst a project is in progress.

• Preparing the ground for construction work.
• Helping to set out areas to be dug for foundations and drains.
• Preparing materials such as cement and plaster.
• Digging shallow trenches manually, trimming and squaring up trenches.
• Erecting and dismantling timbering used to support trenches.
• Laying drains and backfill trenches.
• Install service ducting.
• Erecting and taking down formwork.
• Pouring concrete for foundations, walls, beams and floors.
• Setting up and dismantling access equipment, including ladders and some scaffolding.
• Transporting, stacking, and removing tools, equipment and materials.
• Be able to work from drawings, plans and verbal instructions.
• Hard landscaping tasks e.g. kerb laying and paving
• General ad-hoc duties.

• Experience of groundwork, drainage, roadworks and associated works
• Full UK Driving licence

• Street works are preferable but not essential.
• Confined Spaces is preferable but not essential.
• Driving licence
• CSCS / CPCS / NPORS cards

• Be part of a respected, growing organisation with strong community values.
• Work within a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to shape and influence major civil engineering projects.
• Long‑term career development opportunities.
• We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development.

Excellent benefits include competitive salary; 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 4% employer pension contribution; BUPA Cash Plan;
Life assurance cover.

We would love to hear from you! Apply now by emailing your CV, along with a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role to  We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. The remuneration package will be negotiable, depending on experience. Cubby Construction Ltd is an equal opportunities employer, so we welcome applications from any suitably qualified individual.