General Labourer Ground Works and Bricklaying

Lancer Scott; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancer Scott in Bristol is seeking a general labourer to support the University of the West of England (UWE) maintenance team. You will help complete pre-planned and reactive repairs across a broad estate, including accommodation, academic and catering facilities.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering groundworks and bricklaying, sourcing parts, and maintaining records. You will work with the Helpdesk, use PDAs, and follow all safety and regulatory requirements while upholding high

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a general labouring role.
• Good communication skills with varied stakeholders.
• Good planning and organisational skills to manage priorities.
• Adaptable team worker keen to support others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and completing groundworks and brickwork across the UWE estate.
• Source parts and materials and seek manufacturer technical support as needed.
• Finish tasks within agreed timescales to high standards and compliant with regulations.
• Record procedures and maintenance logs; implement control measures to minimise risks.
• Use PDAs or electronic devices to document works and updates.
• Liaise with Helpdesk to ensure timely response to tasks, solo or in a team.
• Observe health and safety practices and carry out risk assessments for each task.

Skills

General labouring

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Job description

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services, often competing and winning work from our much larger competitors. We are based in the heart of Bristol and have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to £125 million in 2025.

What will my core responsibilities be?

Support and help with The University of the West England (UWE) maintenance team, you will be responsible for the completion of both pre-planned and reactive remedial repairs and maintenance, to the internal and external fabric of a wide variety of assets.

• Play a key role in planning and completing a range of works associated with ground works and bricklaying across the whole UWE estate which will include accommodation, academic, catering and plant room facilities.


• Use your own initiative to solve problems which will involve sourcing parts & materials and seeking manufacturer technical support.


• Carry out all works within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications.


• Report and record procedures, including operation and maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.


• Utilise PDAs or electronic devices to complete works.


• Liaise closely with our Helpdesk to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team.


• Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Demonstrable experience in a General labouring role.


• Good communication skills, able to get on with a variety of stakeholders.


• Good planning and organisational skills to keep on top of priorities


• An adaptable team worker keen to get involved and support others

Desirable

• CSCS Card


• IT Skills – in the use of PDA's


• Asbestos awareness training (UKATA)

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Building Communities at Lancer Scott

At Lancer Scott, we're committed to giving back through hands-on support, funding, and partnerships that create lasting impact. We've helped deliver projects like East Street Mews, providing housing for young homeless people, and revitalised community spaces such as the East Looe Hub and a Scouts hut in Gloucestershire. Our partnership with Community of Purpose enables us to support initiatives like the Bristol Young Heroes Awards and the Break Free Programme, giving young people opportunities to thrive.

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