Concrete Finisher

GBR recruitment ltd; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

GBR Recruitment Ltd is seeking experienced Concrete Finishers (CIS self-employed sub-contractors) for a large scale concreting project in Lincolnshire, with brush/broom finish concrete. Contract duration 4-6 months, possibly longer.

Role requires pouring, levelling, smoothing, shaping and finishing concrete surfaces to exact textures and depths. Candidates should hold a CSCS card, be able to read blueprints, and commit to 10-hour days.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card holder with proven concrete finishing experience.
• Self-employed CIS subcontractor status preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow architectural specifications.
• Willing to work 10-hour days on site in Lincolnshire.

Responsibilities

• Set forms and prepare grades to correct depth and pitch.
• Pour, spread, and finish concrete to specified textures.
• Achieve brush/broom finish and ensure slip resistance.
• Monitor curing and apply sealing compounds.
• Read blueprints and follow project specifications.

Skills

Concrete Finisher

CSCS Card

Blueprint reading

Tools

Hand tools

Edgers

Groovers

Power floats

Ride-on trowels

Laser screeds

Concrete saws

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd are recruiting for a team of x10 Concrete Finishers (CIS self-employed sub contractors) to work on a large scale concreting project in Lincolnshire (brush / broom finished concrete) over a contract duration of the next 4-6 months possibly longer.

As an experienced Concrete Finisher you will responsible for pouring, levelling, smoothing, shaping & finishing concrete surfaces, such as side-walks & roads, to specified textures & depths, whilst ensuring structural integrity & a defect-free brush finish.

Duties:

• Preparation: Set, align, and brace forms, moulds, and grades to the correct depth and pitch.
• Pouring & Spreading: Direct concrete delivery truck positioning, move chutes, and spread wet concrete using rakes and shovels.
• Smoothing: using hand tools (screeds, bull floats, hand trowels) and power equipment (ride-on trowels, laser screeds) to bring water to the surface and smooth slabs.
• Specialised Brush Finish / Texturing: producing a brushed finish to the concrete surfaces (also called a broom finish) to produce a high quality textured surface, by dragging a specialised bristled broom across wet concrete after it is levelled, creating shallow, parallel lines to improve slip resistance, providing better grip for vehicles.
• Curing & Repair: Monitor weather impacts on curing, apply sealing compounds, patch voids, and grind down any imperfections.

Attributes:

• Experienced Concrete Finisher
• CIS registered sub-contractor (self employed)
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled with hand trowels, edgers, groovers, power floats, and concrete saws.
• Able to read blueprints, measuring pitch/depth, and executing precise architectural specifications.
• CSCS Card
• Happy to work a 10 hour day shift for the above pay rate
• Live within commutable distance of Lincolnshire or be happy to stay in accommodation (local accommodation provided if required)

This role is commutable from Lincoln City, North Kesteven, South Kesteven, South Holland Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Humberside, East Lindsey & West Lindsey, plus areas of South Yorkshire.