Labourer Operatives

Location

Ballymena, Co. Antrim | United Kingdom

Job description

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 specialized 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.

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