We are recruiting for a Labourer to join us here at Octavius, within our Highways team at Winterstoke.
This role is based in Winterstoke and involves regular on-site responsibilities. For operational efficiency, we are ideally looking for candidates who live locally or within a reasonable commuting distance.
We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.
As a Labourer at Octavius Regional Civil Engineering, you'll be part of a boots-on-the-ground team delivering critical infrastructure projects across highways frameworks. You'll carry out your work safely and to a high standard, supporting teams in the field while representing the values that drive everything we do.
You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)
* Handle and move materials, tools, and equipment safely across sites.
* Operate tools and machinery, ensuring all equipment is used correctly and safely.
* Follow strict safety protocols to protect yourself and your teammates.
* Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and fellow operatives to meet project goals.
* Keep accurate records of your work and raise any issues to your manager.
* Ensure all work meets our quality and compliance standards.
* Look for ways to continuously improve your skills and support project success.
* Empty the bins across site
You'll work with… (because relationships are important)
A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks with clients such as National Highways and Balfour Beatty.
You'll receive…. (because we value you)
We believe in rewarding the people who help us succeed. You'll receive:
* A competitive hourly rate
* 25 days Annual Leave (plus a paid day off on your birthday!)
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance cover
* Access to learning and development opportunities
* Private Health Insurance
About you…. (what you are skilled at)
You're reliable, safety-conscious, and a strong team player. You take pride in doing a job well, enjoy working outdoors and thrive in a hands-on role. You're polite, professional, and have a ‘can do' attitude.
You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)
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o Experience working on construction sites
o A strong awareness of site safety
o Good communication and teamwork skills
o Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
o Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights
o CSCS card (preferred)
o Additional tickets like PTS, Highways Passport, IPAF, or Slinger/Signaller (desirable but not essential)
Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.