General Operative
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | Invergordon, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orion Engineering Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR/079900 |
Summary
General Operative (2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Invergordon
Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off; working 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm)
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Facilities Operations Co-ordinator / Deputy Facilities Operations Manager
On behalf of our Client, we are seeking a motivated and reliable General Operative to join their team on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience across facilities, quayside, and marine operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations, contributing to safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities with the opportunity to undertake development and training toward relief coordination responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Report to the Facilities Operations Co-ordinator or Deputy Facilities Operations Manager whilst acting as Relief Facilities Operations Co-ordinator
Monitor safe areas and assist with the coordination of facility users
Support cruise operations, including passenger assistance, quayside logistics, and safety/security/environmental procedures and emergency response
Prepare quaysides for vessel arrivals
Assist with port facility maintenance tasks such as building painting, cleaning and general upkeep
Support surface and infrastructure repair works (quaysides, roadways, pedestrian areas)
Undertake manual handling tasks, including erecting and dismantling fencing and boundary structures.
Drive company vehicles and operate plant and equipment
Assist with core duties including vessel mooring and rig support
Support supply operations including fresh water and fuel delivery to vessels
Carry out winter and grounds maintenance including snow clearing, gritting, grass cutting and weeding.
Provide operational support to the Facilities Operations Co-ordinator as required.
Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota and emergency response as required
Assist with marine crew operations, including deckhand duties on the pilot vessels
Participate in regular safety-related and statutory training
Undertake additional tasks as required to support business needs
Desirable Experience & Attributes
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Willingness to learn, develop skills and take on additional responsibilities
Previous experience in a similar operational role preferred
Valid ENG1 or ML5 Medical (desirable)
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Location: Invergordon
Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off; working 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm)
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Facilities Operations Co-ordinator / Deputy Facilities Operations Manager
On behalf of our Client, we are seeking a motivated and reliable General Operative to join their team on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience across facilities, quayside, and marine operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations, contributing to safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities with the opportunity to undertake development and training toward relief coordination responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Report to the Facilities Operations Co-ordinator or Deputy Facilities Operations Manager whilst acting as Relief Facilities Operations Co-ordinator
Monitor safe areas and assist with the coordination of facility users
Support cruise operations, including passenger assistance, quayside logistics, and safety/security/environmental procedures and emergency response
Prepare quaysides for vessel arrivals
Assist with port facility maintenance tasks such as building painting, cleaning and general upkeep
Support surface and infrastructure repair works (quaysides, roadways, pedestrian areas)
Undertake manual handling tasks, including erecting and dismantling fencing and boundary structures.
Drive company vehicles and operate plant and equipment
Assist with core duties including vessel mooring and rig support
Support supply operations including fresh water and fuel delivery to vessels
Carry out winter and grounds maintenance including snow clearing, gritting, grass cutting and weeding.
Provide operational support to the Facilities Operations Co-ordinator as required.
Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota and emergency response as required
Assist with marine crew operations, including deckhand duties on the pilot vessels
Participate in regular safety-related and statutory training
Undertake additional tasks as required to support business needs
Desirable Experience & Attributes
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Willingness to learn, develop skills and take on additional responsibilities
Previous experience in a similar operational role preferred
Valid ENG1 or ML5 Medical (desirable)
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
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