Site Operative/Material Controller

About the Role

This position sits within a busy construction setting where every project brings its own challenges, from new-build brownfield developments to the refurbishment of existing structures such as former factories and hospitals. The work involves supporting site operations, handling materials, and helping maintain safe, orderly, and efficient working conditions across live housing developments.

The role reports to the Site Manager and is responsible for completing Site Operative/Material Controller duties to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.

Key Duties

• Complete site tasks exactly as directed by the Site Manager and in accordance with BDW standards and procedures.
• Monitor all signage around the site, including sales boards, plot signs, and safety notices, and keep them clean and in good condition.
• Take ownership of health and safety on site and escalate any breaches to the Site Manager.
• Ensure any fixed materials are protected by the subcontractor that installs them, following BDW procedures.
• Keep protective coverings in place for as long as possible and alert the Site Manager if anyone removes or damages them.
• Maintain the compound and welfare areas.
• Make sure all plots under construction remain tidy for all trades.
• Carry out a daily walkaround of plots under construction and remove any excess materials left on site.
• Separate and recycle waste across the site in line with BDW group guidelines.
• Check show home gardens and public open spaces weekly and remove any litter that may have blown into these areas.

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for someone who can work independently, show initiative, and take a proactive approach to the role. Experience on large-volume residential housebuilding sites is important, along with a strong awareness of health and safety. A valid CSCS card or equivalent partner scheme card is required.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance for single cover, 24 days of holiday, flexible benefits, and enhanced family-friendly policies.

Additional Information

Barratt Redrow describes itself as a nationally recognised 5-star housebuilder, with recognition achieved every year since 2010. The business combines modern technology, experienced teams, and a customer-first approach to support the delivery of homes across the UK. The organisation welcomes candidates at different career stages, including apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals, and ex-Armed Forces personnel.

The company also follows a hybrid working philosophy where roles that allow it may split time between the office, construction sites, sales offices, and home working as needed by the job.

The workplace culture is positioned as inclusive, with opportunities for people of different genders, races, ages, sexualities, disabilities, and backgrounds to progress within the business.

More on Benefits

Additional support available to employees includes private healthcare access with virtual GP support, diagnosis and treatment options, physio and talking therapies, and the ability to add family members. The pension scheme may include employer contributions of up to 10%. Colleagues can access a fully funded annual health assessment, as well as financial support such as employee loans, savings accounts, and house purchase discounts. Lifestyle benefits include Cycle to Work, reduced hotel rates, and discounts with major retailers. Extra leave and support options may include death in service, paid volunteer leave, paid study leave, enhanced family-friendly policies including Parents and Carers leave, and a share buying scheme.