Labourer - 6 Months

Fawkes and Reece; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Labourer for a long-term contract in Leicester. The role involves decorating and general maintenance as part of a team addressing damp and mould issues in social housing. The candidate should have relevant labouring experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to pass a basic DBS check. This position offers 40 hours a week with competitive benefits including a company van and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company Van for work purposes

Fuel card

All Power Tools, Uniform and PPE provided

25 days annual leave + bank holidays & birthday off

Pay review every year

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Training opportunities on bespoke Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Must have labouring experience and general maintenance skills.
• Understanding of damp and mould conditions is necessary.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Decorating and general maintenance tasks.
• Part of a Damp and Mould Repairs and Maintenance team.

Skills

Labouring experience

General Maintenance and Decorating experience

Understanding of Damp and Mould conditions

Full UK driving licence

Social housing experience

Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Location: Leicester
Salary: £16.00 per Hour
Contract: Long Term Contract
Type: Full Time

Reference: LAB6M2038_1767690639
Posted: January 6, 2026

Labourer wanted - Leicester (LE6, 7, LE14, 15, 16)

Hours: 40hrs/week

We're looking for a labourer to join a social housing scheme in Leicester.

You will be part of a Damp and Mould Repairs and Maintenance team.

Main Duties:

• Decorating and general maintenance

Hours:

• Mon-Fri, 8AM- 3:30pm/4:30PM (30-min break)
• 40 hours/week
• Street Parking

Must Have:

• Labouring experience / General Maintenance and Decorating experience
• Understanding of Damp and Mould conditions
• Full UK driving licence
• Must be able to pass basic DBS checks
• Social housing experience

We provide Pro rata benefits as follows for the FTC:

• Company Van for work purposes only and Fuel card
• All Power Tools, Uniform and PPE provided
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* (34 days total) pro rata
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Interested? Contact Aran/Danielle/Madison on 0114 213 0900 or apply online with your CV!