Night Skilled Labourer- Lanes

Lanes Infrastructure; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector is seeking a Skilled Labourer to join a small team working on various projects. The ideal candidate will have proven multi-trade experience, work well in a team, and adhere to safety protocols. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, including training opportunities and enhanced holiday pay.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension / Death in Service

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-trade works or general building maintenance.
• Comfortable working nights in a rail environment.
• Strong awareness of site safety within a live rail setting.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams with repairs, refurbishments, and minor installations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Collect materials and tools as needed.

Skills

Concrete work

Paving

Roofing

Carpentry

Plumbing

General building maintenance

Drainage maintenance

Teamwork

Site safety awareness

Education

Rail Access Certification (SENTINAL)

Job description

We are seeking a Skilled Labourer to work on various projects within our Rail Sector, based out of Rainham Depot. You will mostly be working as part of a small 2–3-person crew servicing our contracts. Preferred current Rail Access Certification required. (SENTINAL)

The successful candidate will be experienced in a range of trades including concrete work, paving, roofing, door replacement, carpentry, plumbing, and general building and drainage maintenance. You will carry out repairs, refurbishments, and installations across commercial properties.

What We Offer

• An hourly rate of between 16.25and 17.50 pounds per hour dependent on experience (paid weekly)
• Sunday – Thursday (Nights 10pm – 6am) however you will be required to workday shifts when projects demand.
• Enhanced overtime rates
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension / Death in Service
• Development and training opportunities
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support site teams with repairs, refurbishments, and minor installations to a high standard
• Ensure work areas are properly prepared, collecting materials and tools from the stores department as needed
• Work under instruction from the Person in Charge (PWT or SPC), adhering to safety protocols and site procedures
• Return unused materials and tools to the stores at the end of each shift
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and demonstrate a flexible approach to changing work demands
  
  

Experience And Qualifications For The Role

• Proven experience in multi-trade works or general building maintenance
• Comfortable working nights and in a rail environment (LU/TfL experience preferred)
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• Strong awareness of site safety, especially within a live rail setting
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to take on a variety of tasks
  
  

About The Lanes Group

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please