General Builder

MEL Environmental Solutions Limited; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MEL Environmental Solutions Ltd is seeking a General Builder to join our team and help restore residential properties after pollution incidents. The role involves leading on-site teams, applying a range of construction skills, and working closely with Project Managers to ensure projects meet high standards.

You will be involved in bricklaying, underpinning, concreting, drainage, and other tasks, with travel to various project sites and a strong emphasis on safety and HAVS/PPE practices.

Qualifications

• Construction professional with multi-skilled experience and ability to lead site activities.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage day-to-day site activities.
• Clean driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Ability to operate a mini digger/dumper (essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate on-site teams to deliver projects efficiently and to high standards.
• Apply multi-skilled construction expertise from bricklaying to underpinning, concreting and drainage.
• Operate machinery such as mini diggers and dumpers while prioritising safety with PPE/HAVS controls.
• Travel to project sites and work closely with Project Managers.

Skills

Multi-skilled construction

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Driving license

On-site coordination

Tools

Mini digger

Dumper

Job description

Preston

Permanent, full-time

Competitive Salary

Job Description

At MEL Environmental Solutions, we’re specialists in restoring properties after pollution incidents. We're looking for a General Builder to join our dynamic team and make a difference in the insurance and environmental restoration industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coordinate teams on-site to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Bring your multi-skilled construction expertise to life – from bricklaying to underpinning, concreting, drainage, and more.
• Operate machinery like mini diggers and dumpers
• Mix concrete, demolish, dig, and restore residential properties to their original condition
• Get hands-on with tools, from demolition hammers to jigsaws (we’ve got the latest gear, and we prioritise your safety with PPE and HAVS controls).
• Travel to project sites
• Work closely with our Project Managers

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• A construction professional with multi-skilled experience, capable of taking charge and inspiring others.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage day-to-day site activities effectively.
• A clean driving license and a readiness to hit the road.
• Willingness to travel and work away as required, tackling challenges head-on.
• Ability to drive a mini digger/dumper (essential)

Additional Information

MEL Environmental Solutions Ltd offers comprehensive pollution response services tailored for the insurance sector. They specialise in managing pollution incidents that pose serious risks to the environment, drinking water supplies, and public health. Their expertise is trusted across various industries, including finance, insurance, petrochemicals, and the Ministry of Defense.

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