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Job description

The Employer is: CARLEN CONSTRUCTION. A Construction Labourer Operative or construction worker does physical labour on construction sites. They may prepare sites by cleaning them, loading, or unloading materials, and removing hazards. A general labourer may also run some types of equipment or put together and take apart scaffolding and other temporary structures. Construction Operatives are involved in a range of practical tasks on a construction site, working on projects from foundation to completion. This includes preparing the site ahead of building work taking place and carrying out manual work whilst a project is in progress. Construction operatives complete a wide variety of tasks, ranging from mixing and pouring concrete, moving, and unloading materials, operating machinery and more. Please note there will be heavy lifting such as moving materials..

Responsibilities

• A Labourers duties vary depending on the project, but they must be familiar with certain equipment and techniques that are common to various construction sites.
• Some of their most common responsibilities include: Performing setup and clean-up tasks on site.
• Climbing to heights and conducting work while properly using safety restraints.
• Providing general maintenance of construction equipment. Performs various physical duties as assigned.
• Maintain all safety standards.
• Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials.
• Performs some specialised tasks which may require on-the job training.
• Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment.
• Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
• Attentive to detail and be alert always to ensure safety.
• Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.
• Integrate into the team.
• To be mannerly and conduct themselves in a professional manner when dealing with residents and members of the public.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 40 pounds etc).
• Good hand eye coordination.
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery.
• Commitment to safety rules.
• A valid CSCS Card.

Desirable Skills

• Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills.
• Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations.
• Previous experience as a Labourer preferred.
• Own transport.

Further Information

The Employer is: CARLEN CONSTRUCTION. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended, and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. The candidate will be joining a successful and motivated family construction team.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.