Labourer

Jarvie Plant Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jarvie Plant is seeking a Labourer to support our yard operations, ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained and ready for hire. You will help keep plant machinery, accommodation units, and lorries clean, and assist with basic checks and daily tasks.

We value a strong work ethic, teamwork, and safety awareness. A valid UK driving licence is essential; previous plant experience is desirable. The role offers a friendly, family-owned environment and opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Awareness of health and safety practices within the workplace.
• Ability to carry out manual tasks and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• A valid UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance at all times, following company policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the yard, ensuring it is safe, tidy, and well-presented.
• Wash and clean all plant machinery and accommodation units where required.
• Clean lorries and field service vans when necessary.
• Prepare machines for hire, including carrying out internal cleaning, fuelling, and basic checks.
• Complete picking lists by selecting and allocating stock items.
• Check off hired machines on return, including inspecting for damage, recording fuel levels and meter readings, and completing required paperwork.
• Assist with basic handyman repairs and general site maintenance as required.
• Ensure bins are emptied and waste is managed appropriately.
• Collaborate with plant fitters, apprentices, drivers, and customers to maintain a positive and productive working environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Good communication

Health and safety awareness

Manual tasks outdoors

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Jarvie Plant!

Are you a hardworking, reliable individual with a hands-on approach and a strong work ethic? Jarvie Plant is looking for a Labourer to support our yard operations, ensuring our equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard and ready for hire.

How This Role Supports The Delivery Of Hire Solutions

As a Labourer, you will play an important role in supporting the efficient operation of our yard. You will help ensure plant equipment is clean, prepared, and ready for hire, while maintaining a safe and organised working environment. Your contribution will directly support the smooth running of our hire operations and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure safety compliance at all times, following company policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the yard, ensuring it is safe, tidy, and well-presented.
• Wash and clean all plant machinery and accommodation units where required.
• Clean lorries and field service vans when necessary.
• Prepare machines for hire, including carrying out internal cleaning, fuelling, and basic checks.
• Complete picking lists by selecting and allocating stock items.
• Check off hired machines on return, including inspecting for damage, recording fuel levels and meter readings, and completing required paperwork.
• Assist with basic handyman repairs and general site maintenance as required.
• Ensure bins are emptied and waste is managed appropriately.
• Collaborate with plant fitters, apprentices, drivers, and customers to maintain a positive and productive working environment.

What Makes You a Good Fit For This Role

We would love to see the following skills, qualifications, and experience from our candidates:

• A strong work ethic with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Previous experience in a plant or similar environment (desirable but not essential).
• Awareness of health and safety practices within the workplace.
• Ability to carry out manual tasks and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• A valid UK driving licence (essential)

Why Work For Jarvie Plant

As a family-owned business, Jarvie Plant is built on core values: Safety Conscious, Collaborative, Dependable, Progressive, and Responsible. In this role, you’ll help bring those values to life through your contribution to safe and efficient yard operations.

When You Join Jarvie Plant, You Will Benefit From

• Competitive salary
• Company sick pay
• Extra holidays with flexible buy/sell options
• Tailored learning opportunities via our Learning & Development programme
• Employee discount scheme and a wide range of staff perks
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance and contributory company pension scheme
• Supportive wellbeing programmes including EAP and family-friendly policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Important Information Before You Apply

• We’re unable to offer sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and, where relevant, DVLA, credit, or criminal checks.

Jarvie Plant – where people are, and always will be, our greatest asset!

We’re an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.