Labourer

Barratt Developments Plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an entry-level candidate in Scotland to support the management of construction projects. Responsibilities include ensuring health and safety on site, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting the Site Manager with various tasks. This role offers a competitive salary and private medical insurance as part of the benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance – single cover

24 days’ holiday

Choice of flexible benefits

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic self-starter who uses initiative whilst working unsupervised.
• Experience working on large-volume domestic house-building sites.
• Health and safety awareness is crucial.
• Current appropriate CSCS or partner scheme card is required.

Responsibilities

• Support management of construction projects ensuring health and safety.
• Inspect signage and maintain cleanliness on site.
• Report any health and safety breaches to the Site Manager.
• Ensure tidiness of plots under construction.

Skills

Enthusiastic self-starter

Experience on large-volume house-building sites

Health and safety awareness

Current CSCS or partner scheme card

Job description

What you'll be doing?

Within the construction environment you will support the management of big projects, ensure health and safety, and provide customer service across 400 developments in both towns and rural areas across the UK. Projects range from brownfield sites to converting existing buildings such as old factories or disused hospitals.

You will report to the Site Manager and ensure that all labouring tasks are completed to the highest standard and within the required timescales.

• Carry out all works on site as instructed by the Site Manager and in line with BDW Standards and procedures;
• Inspect all on-site signage (sale signs, plot signs, safety signs, etc.) and ensure that signs are always clean and in good repair;
• Take personal responsibility for health and safety on site and report any breaches to the site manager;
• Ensure that all protection of fixed material is carried out by the Sub‑contractor in line with BDW procedures;
• Maintain protection of fixed material until removal, notifying the Site Manager of any permanent removal or abuse of the protective materials;
• Ensure compound and welfare facilities are maintained;
• Ensure all plots under construction are kept tidy by all trades;
• Walk round all plots under construction daily to ensure no surplus materials are left lying about;
• Ensure all waste across the site is segregated and recycled following BDW group guidelines;
• Check show‑home gardens and public open spaces weekly, removing any rubbish that may have blown onto these areas.

What you’ll need

• Enthusiastic self‑starter who uses initiative whilst working unsupervised;
• Experience working on large‑volume domestic house‑building sites;
• Health and safety awareness;
• Current appropriate CSCS or partner scheme card.

Benefits

Our Company and Benefits

We have been nationally recognised as a 5★ housebuilder since 2010, supplying high‑quality homes for all generations. We value technology, commitment and inclusion, offering tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, professionals and ex‑armed forces personnel.

• Competitive salary;
• Private medical insurance – single cover;
• 24 days’ holiday;
• Choice of flexible benefits;
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.

Private Medical Cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, diagnostics, treatment and more – including physio and talking therapies. You can also add family members.

Pension

First‑class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

Financial Benefits

Competitive salary, employee loans, savings accounts, house‑purchase discounts.

Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, reduced hotel rates, discounts at major retailers.

Other Benefits

Paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family‑friendly policies (including Parents and Carers leave), share‑buying scheme.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Construction

Locations

Dunfermline, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Peebles, Bathgate, Fife – all within Scotland.