Labourer Construction

PiLON Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction firm in Gloucester is seeking a reliable Labourer to assist with material handling and support project teams. The ideal candidate has experience in social housing, a CSCS certification, and is comfortable with heavy lifting. This role promises competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Colleagues referral scheme

Long-term projects

Prompt payments

Professional development training

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of background in handling construction materials, especially used in property refurbishment.
• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Good English conversational level.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and unpacking material deliveries, inspecting for accuracy and damage.
• Managing material handling, including loading, unloading, and transporting items.
• Sending out materials to teams on-site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to collaborate

Experience in Social Housing

Manual handling

Education

CSCS certification

Asbestos awareness certificate

Job description

Location: Gloucester

Pay range: £135 - £140 per day

Contract Type: Self-employed (Right to Work in the UK required)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Labourer to assist our Materials Controller on-site. In this role, you will work closely with purchasing teams, site teams, and contract managers to ensure that materials are delivered and handled effectively. Additionally, you will be responsible for promptly reporting and resolving any site-related issues.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, has strong attention to detail, and is comfortable with physically demanding tasks.

Key Characteristics Of The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum one year of background in handling construction materials, especially those used in property refurbishment
• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting
• Self-motivated and able to collaborate effectively with various teams

Main Objectives Of The Role

• Receiving and unpacking material deliveries, inspecting for accuracy and damage
• Managing material handling, including loading, unloading, and transporting items manually or with pallet trucks
• Sending out materials to teams on-site
• Assisting in maintaining accurate records of materials issued and received
• Supporting the team in conducting monthly inventories to ensure proper stock control
• Safely disposing of waste materials in compliance with HSE regulations
• Collaborating with site teams to deliver services aligned with contract and company standards
• Reporting site issues to the purchasing team, site teams, or contracts managers for resolution

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience in Social Housing
• Valid CSCS
• Right to work in the UK
• Asbestos awareness certificate
• Good English conversational level

Desired Qualifications

• Manual handling (can be provided in-house by Pilon)

Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get:

• Very generous colleagues referral scheme we reward you £2,000 for getting your friends to work with us (T&Cs apply)
• Multiple long-term projects, which guarantee continuity of work
• Prompt payments and very competitive rates
• Professional development training opportunities
• PPE gloves, high visibility vests and face masks

Join Our Vision

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to quality of work.

Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the dynamic social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. If you share our values, are driven and reliable and aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!