Labourer

Search Consultancy Ltd; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Local long-term work

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting a reliable Drainage Labourer to support our civil engineering teams across Middlesbrough. You will assist the drainage gang with pipe laying, trench preparation, and deep drainage installations on fast-paced projects.

A valid CSCS card and full orange hi-visibility PPE are required, along with a commitment to safety, reliability, and hard work in varied site conditions. Long local work with weekly pay is on offer.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card mandatory.
• Full Orange Hi-Vis PPE (jacket/vest and trousers), Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, Steel Toe Cap Boots.
• Experience on civil engineering sites, around deep drainage or supporting groundworkers is desirable.
• Strong work ethic, physically fit, punctual and able to commit to a full day on site.

Responsibilities

• Gang Support: assist with pipe laying, trench prep and deep drainage installations.
• Material Handling: move pipework, bedding materials, aggregate and fittings around site.
• Excavation & Shoring Support: assist with trench boxes and shoring systems for safe trenches.
• Site Maintenance: keep trenches, access routes and storage areas clear.

Skills

CSCS Card

PPE (Orange Hi-Vis, Safety Glasses, HD

Experience on civil sites

Reliability

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Drainage Labourer Middlesbrough

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Middlesbrough

Search Consultancy is looking for a reliable, hard-working Drainage Labourer to join our active civil engineering teams across Middlesbrough. We are partnering with leading main contractors and heavy civils specialists who require dependable operatives to work alongside experienced groundworkers on fast-paced deep drainage schemes.

If you are a Labourer who thrives in a hands-on civils environment, isn't afraid of hard work in the trenches, and wants to secure a long-term run of local work with a leading main contractor, we have immediate starts available now.

The Role

• Gang Support: Working directly alongside skilled groundworkers to assist with pipe laying, trench preparation, and deep drainage installations.

• Material Handling: Moving pipework, bedding materials, aggregate, and fittings safely around site to keep the drainage gang supplied.

• Excavation & Shoring Support: Assisting with the positioning of trench boxes, drag boxes, and shoring systems to maintain a clean, safe trench environment.

• Site Maintenance: Keeping working trenches, plant access routes, and storage areas clear of debris, water, and mud.

• Safety First: Strict adherence to site safety rules, safe digging practices, and deep excavation RAMS at all times.

Requirements

• CSCS Card: A valid CSCS card is mandatory.

• Mandatory PPE: Must have full Orange Hi-Vis (jacket/vest and trousers), Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, and Steel Toe Cap Boots.

• Experience: Previous experience working on civil engineering sites, around deep drainage, or supporting groundworkers is highly desirable.

• Reliability: Strong work ethic, physically fit, punctual, and ready to put in a full day's work as part of a busy civils team.

• Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Competitive Pay: Strong rate of 17.00 per hour.

• Steady Pipeline: We work with the biggest civil engineering names in the North East; when one project wraps up, we aim to move you straight to the next scheme in Teesside.

• Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday via CIS, PAYE, or Umbrella.

• Teesside Experts: Our dedicated civil desk ensures you stay busy on local sites across Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside area.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age