Semi-Skilled Construction Site Labourer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Semi Skilled Operative / Labourer to join the Construction Team within Resources. You will support construction and maintenance projects across County Durham, working with skilled trades and operating plant and equipment.

Essential duties include groundworks, safety sign posting, and routine checks while maintaining health and safety standards. There is a potential to lead on site in the absence of a Site Manager.

Qualifications

• Good basic education.
• Experience of manual activities in the built environment.
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in construction (desirable).
• Health and Safety certification (desirable).
• First Aid certification (desirable).
• Category CE (HGV) driving licence (desirable).
• Experience of hard landscaping, building maintenance or supervisory responsibilities (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Supporting building maintenance and construction works.
• Assisting skilled trades staff to deliver high-quality workmanship.
• Undertaking groundworks, fencing, concreting and other construction activities.
• Erecting and removing safety signage, barriers and site safety equipment.
• Operating hand tools, powered tools, plant and machinery.
• Carrying out routine vehicle, plant and equipment checks.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety on site.
• Working independently and as part of a team across multiple locations.
• Taking a lead role on site in the temporary absence of a Site Manager or Foreman.

Skills

Manual work

Construction maintenance

Safety procedures

Hand tools

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Health and Safety certification

First Aid certification

Category CE (HGV) driving licence

Experience in hard landscaping/building maintenance/supervisory roles

Tools

Groundworks equipment

Site machinery operation

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking a Semi Skilled Operative / Labourer to join the Construction Team within Resources. You will support construction and maintenance projects across County Durham, working with skilled trades and operating plant and equipment.

Essential duties include groundworks, safety sign posting, and routine checks while maintaining health and safety standards. There is a potential to lead on site in the absence of a Site Manager.