Labourer

Wolviston Management Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Limited is seeking a General Labourer to support ongoing works on a Swindon site in Wiltshire. You will assist tradespeople, move materials and maintain clean, safe work areas within busy commercial and industrial environments.

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, reliable and enthusiastic, with a constructive attitude towards teamwork. CSCS card is advantageous but not essential unless required by the site.

Qualifications

• General labouring experience or similar hands-on role considered advantageous.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and proactive with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties across commercial and industrial sites.
• Assist tradespeople with building repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment around site.
• Support basic site maintenance and repair activities.
• Carry out site clearance, cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Remove waste materials and keep areas tidy and safe.
• Assist with preparing work areas before maintenance activities.
• Follow site health and safety procedures and PPE guidelines.
• Work with supervisors to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Skills

General labouring

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Education

CSCS card (advantageous)

Job description

Labourer

Location: Wiltshire

Contract Type: Contract or Temp

Closing Date: Dec 7th, 2026

Ref: 1757236

General Labourer - Swindon

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

The Opportunity

Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client, an established specialist in commercial building repairs, maintenance and refurbishment services, in the recruitment of a reliable and hardworking General Labourer to support ongoing works in Swindon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys hands‑on work and is looking to join a busy team delivering maintenance, repair and general building works across commercial and industrial environments.

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved in a variety of general labouring duties.

The Role

As a General Labourer, you will be responsible for supporting tradespeople and site teams with a range of general maintenance, building and labouring activities.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring work areas remain clean, safe and organised, while assisting with the efficient delivery of site activities.

• Carry out general labouring duties across commercial and industrial sites.
• Assist skilled tradespeople with building repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment around site.
• Support with basic building maintenance and repair activities.
• Carry out site clearance, cleaning and general housekeeping duties.
• Remove waste materials and ensure work areas are kept tidy and free from hazards.
• Assist with preparing work areas before maintenance and repair activities.
• Use basic hand tools and equipment safely when required and appropriately trained.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
• Work closely with supervisors and other team members to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Undertake additional general labouring duties as required.

• Previous experience in general labouring, construction, building maintenance or a similar hands‑on role would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling duties.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking with a positive attitude.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• CSCS card would be advantageous but is not essential unless required by the site.

We are particularly interested in individuals who take pride in their work, are dependable and are happy to turn their hand to different tasks.

You don't need to be a qualified tradesperson, but previous experience working on building sites, maintenance projects or within industrial environments would be beneficial.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, safety‑conscious and willing to work hard as part of a supportive team.