Labourer

Randstad Construction & Property; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a hard-working general labourer for a short-term contract on a busy new-build housing site. You will support trades, keep plots tidy, and help maintain site safety and standards.

Immediate start for a reliable site operative; must have CSCS, full PPE, and be able to follow site safety rules around live plots and heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience on a construction site as a labourer (new build housing preferred).
• Valid CSCS Card (Essential).
• Full PPE (hard hat, hi-vis jacket/vest and steel toe cap boots) required.
• Based in or within easy commuting distance of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Responsibilities

• Assisting various trades on-site with moving and distributing materials to active plots.
• Sweeping out plots, clearing construction waste, and loading skips.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised site environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Assisting the Site Manager with unloading and managing incoming deliveries.
• Carrying out general manual labour and physical duties across the development as directed.

Skills

CSCS Card

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a hard-working and dependable general labourer for a short-term contract on a busy new build housing site in Newcastle.

This role offers an immediate start for a reliable site operative. Working closely with the Site Manager and trade teams, you will play an essential role in maintaining site standards, assisting trades, and ensuring daily operations run safely and smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting various trades on-site with moving and distributing materials to active plots.
• Sweeping out plots, clearing construction waste, and loading skips.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised site environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Assisting the Site Manager with unloading and managing incoming deliveries.
• Carrying out general manual labour and physical duties across the development as directed.

What We Are Looking For:

• Valid CSCS Card (Essential).
• Previous experience working as a labourer on a construction site (New build housing experience is preferred).
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, and steel toe cap boots).
• A strong, proactive work ethic and excellent punctuality.
• Ability to follow safety instructions around live residential plots and heavy machinery.
• Based in or within easy commuting distance of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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.