Labourer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Appleby-in-Westmorland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a dependable general labourer for a short-term contract on a commercial construction site in Appleby-in-Westmorland. You will support site logistics, assist trade teams, and help ensure safe, efficient daily operations across the project, while adhering to safety rules and working closely with the Site Manager.

The role requires a valid CSCS card, full PPE, and punctuality; based in Appleby-in-Westmorland or within easy commute of Penrith/Eden Valley.

Qualifications

• CSCS card is essential to work on site.
• Proven experience as a labourer on commercial projects.
• Full PPE available and worn at all times; safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Assisting sub-contractors and trade teams with moving materials and equipment.
• Keeping access routes, compounds and work areas clean and safe.
• Managing commercial waste, debris, and loading skips.
• Unloading, checking and distribution of incoming deliveries.
• Carrying out general labour and manual handling duties as directed.

Skills

CSCS Card

Site Labourer Experience

PPE

Punctuality

Job description

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting a dependable general labourer for a short-term contract role on a commercial construction site in Appleby-in-Westmorland.

Working alongside an established commercial contractor, you will play a crucial role in supporting site logistics, assisting trade teams, and ensuring daily operations run safely and efficiently across the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting sub-contractors and specialist trade teams with moving materials and equipment across site.
• Keeping site access routes, compounds, and work areas clean, safe, and organised.
• Managing commercial waste, clearing debris, and loading skips.
• Assisting with the unloading, checking, and distribution of incoming site deliveries.
• Carrying out general physical labour and manual handling duties as directed by the Site Manager.

Role Requirements:

• Valid CSCS Card (Essential).
• Proven experience working as a labourer on commercial construction projects.
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• A proactive, safety-conscious work ethic and excellent punctuality.
• Ability to follow strict site health and safety procedures.
• Based in or easily commutable to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Penrith / Eden Valley area).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.