Labourer

Grundon Waste Management; Ewelme; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Grundon is seeking a proactive Fabrications team member based in Ewelme. You’ll support fabrication staff with admin tasks, assist with dismantling containers for disposal, apply branding, and keep the workshop tidy and stocked.

You’ll also handle order deliveries, vehicle loading, and safety checks, contributing to efficient workshop operation. The role requires practical tool skills, basic MS Office knowledge, strong safety awareness, and a full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills with hand and power tools.
• Competent in administrative tasks and record-keeping.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
• Committed to high-quality work and customer service.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team and prioritise tasks.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Experience in warehouse or stores operations advantageous.
• Telehandler/forklift experience preferred; training available.
• Full UK driving licence essential with ability to travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Support all fabrication staff with basic administration and dismantling of containers for disposal.
• Ensure containers meet branding expectations.
• Apply vinyl artwork per company guidelines to promote image.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked workshop.
• Pick, prepare, and deliver orders; load/unload vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and maintain equipment records.
• Suggest ideas to improve workshop efficiency and reduce costs.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly health and safety checks.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Admin tasks

MS Office

Health & safety

Warehouse operations

Forklift experience

UK driving licence

Job description

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday- Friday 07:00am-16:45pm

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future?

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Fabrications team based in Ewelme. The role is ideally suited to someone with solid hands-on workshop experience and strong administrative and organisational skills.

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations.

Reporting into the Fabrication Workshop & Container Manager you will play a key role in driving our mission forward by supporting the fabrications workshop to run smoothly and efficiently.

Please note due to the location of this role you will require access to your own transport.]

What will you do

• The job holder will support all fabrication staff to include basic administration, dismantling of containers ready for disposal.
• Ensure that all containers being delivered or repaired meet our branding expectation.
• Apply vinyl artwork in line with company guidelines to promote a high-quality company image.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked workshop, including paints, tools, PPE, and materials.
• Pick, prepare, and deliver orders, collect supplies, and handle vehicle loading and unloading.
• Carry out safety inspections, ensure machinery and equipment maintenance is up to date and all records are filed, report any defects promptly and help maintain equipment to ensure everything remains safe and fit for purpose.
• Play an active role in improving workshop efficiency, suggesting new ideas to reduce repair times and costs.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly health and safety checks, ensuring full compliance with company policies and legislation...
• Any other duties, such as ad hoc projects, as requested by the job holder’s Manager/Supervisor or the Board of Directors that are within the skills and capabilities of the job holder.

Why you will like working here:

• A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture
• Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• A company that values your voice and ideas

About You

• Strong practical skills, proficient with hand and power tools.
• Competent in administrative tasks and record-keeping.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Committed to high-quality work and excellent customer service.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, effectively prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Experience in warehouse or stores operations advantageous.
• Telehandler/forklift experience preferred; training available.
• Full UK driving licence essential with the flexibility to travel to other sites as and when required.

About Grundon?

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.

Why Grundon?

At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry’s most respected names.