General Builder

HG Construct; Knox; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

HG Construct in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, seeks a General Builder for full-time work on site. The role covers bricklaying, project leadership, and reading drawings, with a minimum driving license and own tools.

Work is based in the Harrogate area, and they specialise in extensions, conversions, and renovations. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying, around 3 years of relevant on-site experience, and references.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in Bricklaying or equivalent.
• 3 years experience on site from qualification.
• Full UK driving license and ability to get to/from site.
• Previous references available on request.

Responsibilities

• Team player and able to work with others.
• Problem solving and decision making under pressure.
• Operate plant machinery as required (where trained).
• Possess own tools and be prepared to travel to sites.
• Read architects' drawings and interpret plans accurately.
• Keep customers' homes tidy and respect their property.
• Reliable, punctual and professional at all times.
• Coordinate construction activities and manage basic resources.
• Gain accurate measurements and assist with estimation tasks.
• Prep and clean construction areas as needed.
• Deliver and distribute supplies; assist with loading/unloading.
• Maintain good coordination with team and site managers.
• Stay calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrate ability to multitask across tasks.

Skills

Bricklaying

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team player

Multitasker

Attention to detail

Good coordination

Education

NVQ level 2 in Bricklaying

Tools

Own tools

Plant machinery operation

Job description

General Builder

Self-employed rate up to £200 per day

Full time Monday to Friday 8 hours per day

Harrogate/North Yorkshire - must have full UK driving license - own tools required

HG Construct is a small but expanding building company based in Harrogate. They are now looking to grow their existing team. All their work is in the Harrogate area. They specialise in house extensions, barn conversions, loft conversions and house renovations. They have a fantastic order book with a number of projects already planned for the year ahead and beyond.

Due to continued expansion of the business, they are now looking for someone who'd like to develop their skills as the business grows and is also interested in running and managing building projects.

You will possess experience in bricklaying and it would be advantageous if have experience of stone work but this is not essential.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Team Player
• Ability to problem solve
• Be able to operate plant machinery
• Possess own tools
• Be able to read architects drawings
• Keep customers home tidy and be respectful at all times
• Reliable and Punctual
• Ability to operate construction machinery (preferred but not essential)
• Measurement and estimation skills
• Prepping and cleaning the construction areas
• Delivering and distributing supplies (expect some heavy lifting)
• Good co-ordination skills
• Can stay calm under pressure and still make good decisions
• Good attention to detail
• Multitasker

Minimum requirements:

• NVQ level 2 or above in Bricklaying
• 3 Years experience from qualification
• Driving licence and ability to get to and from site
• Previous references