General Construction Labourer – near Lochgilphead & Tarbert

HIJOBS; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HIJOBS is seeking a reliable General Labourer to support construction and renovation projects at Kilberry Estate. You will assist trades, prepare work areas, and handle materials across multiple sites, with varied duties across historic buildings and various properties.

Experience is preferred but not essential. You should be practical, able to work independently and in a team, and capable of following safety procedures on site.

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience preferred but not essential.
• Must be practical and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and refurbishment projects across Kilberry Estate.
• Support skilled tradespeople and prepare work areas.
• Load, unload and organise materials, tools and equipment.
• Keep sites clean, tidy and safe.
• Carry out general labouring duties and basic groundwork.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Assist with deliveries and site organisation.
• Develop practical building and maintenance skills.

Skills

Manual labour

Team player

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Material handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

General Labourer to assist with multiple construction and renovation projects at the Kilberry Estate. Supporting other trades and contractors, handling materials, site preparation and general labouring. Previous construction experience preferred but not essential. Must be practical and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Location: Kilberry Estate, PA29 6YD (15 miles from Lochgilphead / Tarbert)

Position: General Labourer

Hours: Full-time (45 hrs per week) / Part-time (to be agreed)

Salary (dependent on experience): £32,500–£39,500 per year / £14–£17 per hour

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and practical General Labourer to assist with ongoing construction and renovation projects across the Kilberry Estate.

The role involves supporting skilled tradespeople, preparing work areas, handling materials and carrying out general labouring duties. Work will be varied, taking place across several construction and refurbishment projects - including historic buildings and other commercial and residential properties.

Assist builders, joiners and other tradespeople with day-to-day construction activities.

Load, unload, move and organise building materials, tools and equipment.

Prepare and clear work areas, keeping construction sites clean, tidy and safe.

Assist with demolition, strip-out and removal of waste materials.

Carry out basic groundwork, digging, levelling and site preparation.

Undertake general building and maintenance tasks under supervision.

Use basic hand and power tools safely and appropriately.

Assist with deliveries, material storage and site organisation.

Follow site health and safety procedures and instructions.

Support other practical estate maintenance and improvement works as required.

Varied work across a range of construction and restoration projects.

Opportunities to develop practical building and maintenance skills.

• Support with obtaining relevant construction qualifications and training.

A supportive, small-team working environment.

A scenic rural working location on the west coast of Scotland.

Pay dependent on experience, to be discussed.