General Builder - Plymouth

Adler & Allan; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MEL Environmental Solutions Ltd is seeking a General Builder to join our on-site team in Plymouth. You will lead and coordinate multi-skilled construction work, bringing expertise from bricklaying to drainage while ensuring safety and quality on each project.

Travel to project sites is required, and you will work closely with Project Managers to deliver high-standard restoration work for the insurance and environmental sectors.

Qualifications

• A construction professional with multi-skilled experience and ability to take charge.
• Strong organisational and planning skills for day-to-day site activities.
• Clean driving license and willingness to travel.
• Willingness to travel and work away as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate on-site teams to deliver projects to high standards.
• Apply multi-skilled construction techniques from bricklaying to underpinning and drainage.
• Operate machinery such as mini diggers and dumpers.
• Mix concrete, demolish, dig, and restore residential properties to their original condition.
• Use demolition hammers and jigsaws and follow PPE/HAVS safety rules.
• Travel to project sites and collaborate with Project Managers.

Skills

Multi-skilled experience

Site leadership

Driving licence

Job description

Plymouth
Permanent, full-time
Competitive Salary

AtMEL Environmental Solutions, we’re specialists in restoring properties after pollution incidents. We're looking for aGeneral Builderto 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.

Additional Information

MEL Environmental Solutions Ltdoffers 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 Defence.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.