Concrete Finisher

GBR recruitment ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

GBR Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a team of concrete finishers for a large-scale concreting project in Lincolnshire. The role requires CIS self-employed sub-contractors and involves brush finish concrete work on sidewalks and roads for a contract of 4–6 months, possibly longer.

As an experienced Concrete Finisher you will pour, level, smooth, and finish concrete surfaces to spec, with attention to brush finish texture and durability.

Qualifications

• Experienced concrete finisher with brush finish experience.
• CIS registered self-employed sub-contractor status.
• CSCS card holder or valid equivalent.
• Ability to read architectural blueprints and set levels.
• Willing to work 10-hour days on site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forms, moulds, and grades to depth and pitch.
• Pouring and spreading concrete; position delivery and spread with tools.
• Smooth slabs using hand tools and power floats to specify finishes.
• Apply brush/broom finish for slip resistance and texture.
• Monitor curing, seal and repair any surface imperfections.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Read blueprints

Tools

Hand trowels

Power floats

Concrete saws

Laser screed

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 (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.