General Labourer

GENERAL LABOURER – DEVONPORT – FULLTIME

A chance to work on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK.

Reliable Contractors are recruiting for an experienced General Labourer to join the Devonport project.

Long-term work is available for the right candidate with the correct cards, tickets and experience, offering stable employment and regular income for the foreseeable future.

Assignment Details

Employment Type: Full-time

Payment Basis: PAYE

Paid Holidays: 31 days per year (including bank holidays)

Start Date: As soon as possible following successful vetting checks, medical and on-site induction

Assignment Duration: Ongoing / until further notice

Location: Plymouth

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

What We Offer

• Pension provision.

• A safe working environment.

• Secure, regular income.

• Lodge/digs allowance of £53.69 per day worked, subject to eligibility and supporting evidence. Eligibility generally requires living more than 50 miles from site, with proof of home address and accommodation arrangements.

Must Have

• Valid Green CSCS Labourer Card.

• Valid Safety Critical Medical.

• Previous experience working as a General Labourer on a construction site.

• Good understanding of site health and safety procedures.

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

• Reliable, punctual and proactive attitude towards work.

• Meet the BPSS security clearance eligibility criteria.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople and site teams with general labouring duties.

• Move and distribute materials, tools and equipment around the site as required.

• Keep work areas, access routes and storage areas clean, tidy and free from obstructions.

• Assist with deliveries, unloading and safe storage of materials.

• Support site set-up and general housekeeping activities.

• Segregate and dispose of waste in accordance with site procedures.

• Use tools and equipment safely and only when authorised.

• Follow instructions from supervisors and comply with site rules, RAMS and health and safety requirements.

• Report hazards, damaged equipment and unsafe working conditions to site management.

Shifts

Working days: Monday to Friday.

Start time: 7:00am–7:30am.

Finish time: 5:00pm–5:30pm.

Overtime

Monday to Friday: Time and a third after 10 hours.

Nights: Time and a third.

Saturdays and Sundays: Time and a half.

All night hours: Time and a half.

Health and Safety Risks

The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring site rules, procedures and relevant health and safety requirements are followed.

Key risks associated with the role include:

• Manual handling: Use safe lifting techniques and suitable handling equipment when moving materials.

• Moving plant and vehicles: Follow site traffic management procedures and maintain safe segregation from pedestrians and moving equipment.

• Slips, trips and falls: Keep work areas and access routes tidy and report hazards promptly.

• Falling materials: Store materials securely and remain clear of suspended loads.

• Tools and equipment: Use equipment safely and only when trained or authorised.

• Dust and debris: Follow site controls and wear the required PPE.

• Waste handling: Follow site procedures for the safe segregation, handling and disposal of waste.

All site-specific risks and control measures must be confirmed through the project RAMS, risk assessments and site induction.

If you want to work for a main contractor that cares about its tradespeople, this is your opportunity to apply and join the project.

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