Labourer / General Operative - Belfast

Martinandhamilton; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Belfast is seeking a Labourer/General Operative to join the team for the refurbishment of the Strand Arts Centre. This role aims to support local residents seeking employment. The ideal candidate will have construction knowledge and experience, with a commitment to health and safety. Company benefits include 32 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and life insurance.

Benefits

32 days annual leave per year

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience or general knowledge of construction required.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team onsite to complete refurbishment work.
• Assist with general construction operations.

Skills

Knowledge of general construction operations

Ability to operate hand/power tools safely

Knowledge of workplace safety and welfare

Ability to work unsupervised, individually and as part of a team

Ability to take direction and be flexible

Great work ethic & attitude

Job description

Labourer/General Operative required for our Strand Arts Centre project in Belfast. We are particularly interested in applications from Belfast residents who meet the requirements associated with the social value aspect of this project. Click on the job title for further details.

Contract Type: Fixed Term for duration of project
Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Friday 8am - 4.00 pm
Location: Strand Arts Centre, Belfast

JOB SUMMARY
We are recruiting for a Labourer/General Construction Operative as part of the Social Value Scheme for our project at Strand Arts Centre in Belfast.
The Social Value Scheme aims to support residents of Belfast wishing to step into employment, who are:

• over 25 and have been unemployedfor more than 12 months.
• under 25 and have been unemployed for more than 6 months.
• young people aged 16-24 years not in education, employment or training.
• Anyone who has left education in the last 12 months.

As a Labourer/General Operative you will work as part of a team onsite to complete the refurbishment work at one of Belfast's iconic buildings. Previous experience or general knowledge of construction is required. Full training will be provided as part of our commitment to health & safety onsite.

• Knowledge of general construction operations.
• Ability to operate hand/power tools safely.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and welfare.
• Ability to work unsupervised, individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to take direction and be flexible.
• Great work ethic & attitude.
• Provide proof of right to work in the UK.
• CSR card holder
• Past experience on commercial construction sites

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 32 days annual leave per year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Employee AssistanceProgramme

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Completed application forms must be received by 30 June 2025.

Martin & Hamilton are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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