Classifications
Operator Estates
What you'll do:
You will play a vital role in keeping the site operational and safe by delivering essential excavation works and ensuring the effective maintenance of drainage systems, including drains and septic tanks. Alongside these core responsibilities, you’ll support a wide range of operational and maintenance activities that contribute to the smooth running, compliance, and upkeep of the estate.
- Undertake road sweeping, winter snow clearing, and gritting duties
- Carry out general site repairs, pest control, and refuelling of emergency generators
- Perform inspections including foreshore, fencing, and outfall sampling, as well as underground service scanning
- Conduct site signage surveys, replace street furniture/signage, and fulfil relevant management responsibilities
What you'll bring:
We’re looking for a reliable and safety-focused individual with solid construction or site-based experience, capable of working both independently and as part of a large team. You’ll bring strong practical skills, a positive attitude towards safety and compliance, and the flexibility to adapt to seasonal demands such as winter shift work within the gritting team.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills, with a proactive and dependable approach
- Full UK driving licence (HGV and construction plant licences advantageous, including 360 excavator)
- Construction site experience with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Flexible mindset, willing to undertake seasonal shifts and demonstrate strong safety awareness and leadership qualities
- Post specific capability analysis assessment attached
We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 13 July 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.
Some reasons we think you'll love it here:
Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.