Site Operative/Material Controller

Role Overview

In the construction sector, the Site Operative/Material Controller plays a vital role in the procurement of materials, managing extensive projects, ensuring rigorous safety standards, and delivering excellent customer service. This position supports ongoing activities across approximately 400 developments, ranging from new builds on brownfield sites to adaptations of existing structures such as former factories and hospitals.

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, the role requires completion of all assigned tasks with precision, adhering closely to company standards and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute on-site tasks as directed by the Site Manager, following company protocols and quality requirements.
• Regularly inspect all signage onsite—including sales, plot, and safety signs—to ensure cleanliness and good condition.
• Take individual accountability for health and safety compliance, promptly reporting any breaches to the Site Manager.
• Oversee protection of installed materials by subcontractors, maintaining safeguards until the final possible moment.
• Maintain the upkeep of the site compound and welfare facilities.
• Ensure all construction plots are kept clean and orderly by all trade teams involved.
• Conduct daily inspections around plots to eliminate surplus materials and ensure waste is separated and recycled according to company guidelines.
• Weekly review of show home gardens and public areas to remove any debris or rubbish.

Candidate Requirements

• A proactive and self-motivated individual capable of working independently and using initiative effectively.
• Experience in large-scale volume housebuilding projects.
• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety practices within construction sites.
• Possession of a valid CSCS card or an equivalent recognized certification.

Company and Benefits

Barratt Redrow is a nationally recognized 5-star home builder, esteemed for providing quality homes across generations. Our collaborative environment integrates innovative thinking, cutting-edge technology, and a customer-first approach. The company encourages career growth for apprentices, graduates, seasoned professionals, and ex-Armed Forces personnel alike.

Although this role is primarily onsite, the organization supports a hybrid working model for roles suited to flexible work arrangements. Barratt Redrow fosters an inclusive culture promoting advancement regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, or personal background.

• Competitive salary package.
• Private Medical Insurance for individual coverage.
• 24 days annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible benefits options.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.

Additional perks include access to virtual GP services, physiotherapy, and mental health support under private healthcare; attractive pension schemes with employer contributions up to 10%; fully funded annual health assessments; financial assistance through employee loans, savings accounts, and home purchase discounts; lifestyle perks such as Cycle to Work schemes, hotel discounts, and retail offers; plus other benefits like death-in-service coverage, paid volunteer and study leave, parents and carers leave, and share purchase schemes.