Labourer

Thorn Baker Construction; Drax; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction in Selby, North Yorkshire is seeking Temporary Labourers for a long-term project starting mid/late September 2026 and running through to April 2027. The role is outdoor and physically demanding, with 8-hour shifts beginning around 7am or 8am.

You will work on general labour tasks, assist trades and site teams, keep areas clean, and follow strict health and safety procedures on site.

Qualifications

• A valid CSCS card.
• The Right to Work in the UK.
• Own reliable transport - essential due to the site location.
• Previous labouring or construction site experience.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to carry out manual work.
• Flexibility around start times (7am or 8am).

Responsibilities

• General labouring duties across the site.
• Manual handling and physically demanding tasks.
• Assisting trades and site teams where required.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Following site health and safety procedures.
• Carrying out tasks as directed by the Site Manager.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Own transport

Right to Work in UK

CSCS card

Job description

Temporary Labourers

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Rate: £20.00 per hour

Start Date: Mid/End of September 2026

Duration: September 2026 -April 2027

Hours: 8-hour shifts - start times will vary between approximately 7am and 8am

Job Type: Temporary

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for multiple Temporary Labourers to join a long-term project in Selby, with the project due to start in mid/late September 2026 and run through until April 2027.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role, working predominantly outdoors. You will need to be comfortable with regular manual work, being on your feet for extended periods and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• General labouring duties across the site
• Manual handling and physically demanding tasks
• Assisting trades and site teams where required
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Following site health and safety procedures
• Carrying out tasks as directed by the Site Manager

Requirements

• A valid CSCS card
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Your own reliable transport - essential due to the site location
• Previous labouring or construction site experience
• Good physical fitness and the ability to carry out manual work
• Flexibility around start times, typically 7am or 8am
• A reliable and hardworking attitude

What's on Offer?

• £20.00 per hour
• Project starts mid/late September 2026
• Long-term work available through to April 2027
8-hour shifts
• Consistent work on a long-term project
• Selby-based
• Multiple positions available