General Builder

Laboris Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor operating in Oxfordshire/Berkshire is seeking a General Builder to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong construction site experience and multitasking skills in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. The company values a supportive working environment, offering competitive salary, career progression, and extensive training options. A full clean driving license and current CSCS Card are preferred. The role also requires a DBS check.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

In-house training

Career progression

Company pension

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Sick pay

Opportunity for overtime

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled with basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry knowledge.
• Full clean driving licence essential and willingness to travel.
• Current CSCS Card preferred along with Health & Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction site activities and sequencing.
• Quality control of works done.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Construction site experience

Basic plumbing

Electrical skills

Carpentry

Attention to detail

Good spoken English

Job description

General Builder

Oxfordshire/Berkshire (Regular travel round the South East)

Up to £40,000

Are you a strong, hard‑working construction professional, reliable with a positive work ethic? Are you curious and excited to learn new skills from industry experts? Our client is a multi‑award winning specialist contractor based on the Oxfordshire/Berkshire border. Their dedication to delivering the highest quality service sets them apart. They work on diverse projects ranging from historic landmarks to cutting‑edge commercial new builds; they thrive on variety and challenge.

What they require from you

• Construction site experience and a good understanding of construction sequencing.
• Multi‑skills – basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry preferred.
• A passion to learn and a hard‑working attitude.
• Forward thinking and a careful planner around projects.
• Punctuality to site and organised time management across the day.
• Ability to quality control of works.
• Happy to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and pride in work.
• Full clean driving licence essential and willingness to travel.
• Good spoken English, reading ability and communication skills.
• Current CSCS Card (preferred).
• Health & Safety compliance (preferred).
• The role requires a DBS check.

What they offer

• Supportive working environment.
• In‑house training by experienced operatives.
• Specific industry and manufacturers' training courses.
• Career progression.
• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Annual profit share.
• Fully expensed and equipped company vehicle and uniform.
• 25 days paid holiday plus all Bank Holidays.
• Sick pay.
• Opportunity for overtime.