Careers in construction case study - Site Operative

Name:

Kenny Phillips

Job title:

Site operative

What does your job involve?

I deal with day to day deliveries, storage of deliveries, directing site traffic, monitoring health and safety on site and reporting issues, and I am a general point of contact on site.

What qualifications did you start your career with?

No specific qualifications, but I have nine years experience on construction sites.

What qualifications have you gained while in this job?

In the short time I have been with Lovell I have attended environmental awareness training courses and gained my Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

What is the salary for this job?

Around £7.30 an hour, with attendance bonus.

What will be the next stage of your career?

I really want to work my way up through the ranks: shortly I'll be training to operate the telescopic handler fork lift truck and after that, I hope to work up to foreman and assistant site manager. I know that Lovell will encourage and assist me in working towards my goals.

 

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