Yard Hand / Workshop Assistant

Concrete Society; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is looking for a motivated Workshop Assistant to join their team. The role involves maintaining workshop cleanliness, preparing materials for delivery, and supporting the production of precast concrete products. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, a white card for construction work, and a general understanding of power tools. This is a casual position with growth potential, offering training opportunities and competitive pay.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for skill development

Competitive pay and superannuation

Qualifications

• Comfortable driving a flatbed truck.
• Physical capability to handle heavy objects.
• White card for construction work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the workshop.
• Organise and sort materials for efficient storage.
• Support production of precast concrete products.

Skills

Valid C-class driver’s license (manual)

General understanding of power tools

Attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to adapt to new situations

Job description

Rate: From $30 per hour depending on experience

Due to exciting growth in the business, we are currently looking for a motivated Workshop Assistant to join our dedicated team and are ideal for those enthusiastic and flexible individuals who have a strong willingness to learn and adapt to various tasks while contributing to exciting projects.

This is a casual position with the potential of becoming a permanent role.

Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the workshop.
• Organise and sort materials for efficient storage.
• Prepare materials for delivery to site, including cutting and bending steel reinforcement and handling formwork and sundries.
• Assist with general maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Support the production of precast concrete products, including formwork, batching materials, and pouring concrete at our factory.
• Deliver materials to sites and pick up supplies from vendors.
• Safely load and unload trucks, ensuring proper securing of loads.

Skills and Experience:

• Valid C-class driver’s license (manual) and comfortable driving a flatbed truck.
• White card for construction work.
• General understanding of power tools and tool safety.
• Physical capability to handle job demands, including lifting heavy objects and conduct manual handling tasks safely.
• Attention to detail & ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Display resilience and courage with the ability to adapt to new situations and challenges.
• Own and maintain appropriate work attire (steel cap work boots, work pants, and shirts).

Preferable Qualifications:

• Understanding of mechanical equipment.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• Competitive pay and superannuation.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our supportive and dynamic team, please click the link to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Concrete Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.