Labourer

Balfour Beatty; North Queensferry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking a Labourer to work on the Forth Rail Bridge in North Queensferry. This role involves ensuring efficiency and safety on site, following stringent guidelines and completing tasks directed by the supervisor. Candidates should have strong teamwork abilities, a valid HSE CSCS card, and a proactive attitude. An opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while enjoying benefits like flexible work arrangements and paid leave is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and incentives

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with all levels.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to proactively challenge and be challenged.
• Clear understanding of work package plans and site-specific rules.
• Hold a valid HSE CSCS card.
• Multi-skilled with traffic marshalling and manual handling.
• Relevant manufacturer/supplier training where required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and efficiency rules.
• Complete tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Report near misses and hazards promptly.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and standards.
• Notify supervisor of progress issues.
• Complete maintenance and inspection checks.
• Participate in team meetings and briefings.
• Be flexible with overtime as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to challenge and be challenged

Understanding of work package plans

HSE CSCS card

Multi-skilled

Relevant manufacturer training

Positive attitude

Job description

About the role

Join Balfour Beatty as a Labourer, working on the iconic Forth Rail Bridge in North Queensferry as part of the UKCS - Scotland team. In this role, you'll play a vital role in ensuring work is carried out efficiently and safely.

What you'll be doing

Your accountabilities will be as follows:

• Always follow the Balfour Beatty 4 Golden Rules for safety and efficiency.
• Carry out tasks as directed by the Chargehand/Supervisor, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
• Report near misses, hazards, or observations promptly via the hotline and to your supervisor.
• Adhere to company and manufacturer procedures to meet required standards.
• Notify your supervisor of any issues affecting progress, such as breakdowns or damages.
• Complete maintenance and inspection checks, submitting reports on time.
• Keep the depot clean and tidy at all times.
• Participate actively in Daily Activity Briefings and team meetings.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of different processes and equipment.
• Be flexible with overtime and breaks as required.
• Support and collaborate with team members, sharing knowledge and ideas for business improvement.
• Be willing to take on supervisor responsibilities temporarily if needed.

Who we're looking for

We're seeking candidates with the following essential qualities and experience:

• Strong communication skills, able to engage with all levels including supervisors.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to proactively challenge and be challenged where appropriate.
• Clear understanding of work package plans, method statements, procedures, risk assessments, and site‑specific rules (including lift plans).
• Hold a valid HSE CSCS card.
• Multi‑skilled (e.g., Traffic Marshall, Manual Handling).
• Relevant manufacturer/supplier training where required.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to lead by example.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]