Skilled Labourer

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Skilled Labourerto join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Portsmouth, you will join them on a full-time, permanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,000-£26,000 and excellent benefits.

Our client is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients and customers, the Skilled Labourerposition is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Company values

Our client take pride in everything they do - Which means they expect all their employees to:

• Present a professional appearance at all times
• Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
• Deliver a high standard of work at all times

They have Integrity, built-in

Company Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
• A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
• On top of your salary, you will receive a £140 on call retainer for each week you are on call, and will be paid for each call out you attend
• Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
• Life Insurance
• Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee recognition scheme
• Length of Service Rewards
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
• You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
• Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
• Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
• Refer a Friend scheme

Key responsibilities as the Skilled Labourerwill include:

• Accountable for the quality of workmanship, method used to affect the repair, safety of yourself and those around whilst the repair is undertaken, and safe disposal of waste ensuring you are environmentally conscious.
• To take reasonable care of the tools and equipment that you will be provided.
• Be willing, and learn, to carry out minor groundwork and roofing works.
• Always remain polite & professional if a tenant becomes difficult, and if needed request support from your supervisor or foreman.
• Always be prepared to receive and issue clean information when interacting with the Operations Centre ensuring you have the full details of what you have done, and that the Operations Centre has received all details pertinent to the job including the materials used.
• Keep all areas clean and tidy and ensure all waste is removed from properties safely and disposed of in the correct way.
• Be prepared to be trained in Asbestos removal and PASMA to erect towers when required.
• Ensure all paperwork and transfer notes are passed to the office in a timely manner and not left in your van or lost.
• Ensure your Van is clean and tidy with ease of access to tools, equipment, and any van stock always.
• Embrace our Clients ethos of "Integrity, built-in - doing the right thing even when no one is looking".

What the company are looking for in their Skilled Labourer:

• Have basic knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry, especially roofing.
• Full Driving Licence
• A DBS check is required before commencing of role
• 2 - 5 yrs. experience working as a Labourer within the construction industry.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients Skilled Labourerthen please click "apply" now - We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. They are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.