Concrete Finisher

GBR Recruitment Limited; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

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 over the next 4-6 months possibly longer. As an experienced Concrete Finisher you will pour, level, smooth and finish concrete surfaces such as sidewalks and roads to a brush finish, ensuring structural integrity.

Responsibilities include setting forms, pouring and spreading concrete, smoothing with hand tools and power floats, and curing while

Qualifications

• Experience finishing concrete surfaces to brush finish as specified.
• Ability to read blueprints and measure pitch/depth accurately.
• CSCS card and CIS self-employed subcontractor status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forms, moulds, and grades to correct depth and pitch.
• Pour, spread, and level concrete with rakes and shovels.
• Smooth surfaces using hand tools and power floats to achieve brush finish.
• Apply brush finish using a bristled broom to create slip-resistant texture.
• Monitor curing conditions and patch voids as required.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Blueprint reading

CSCS card

Tools

Hand trowels

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 (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.