Job Title: General Builder
Location: Birmingham & Surrounding Areas
Pay: £220–£250 per day (per person)
Job Overview:
We are seeking experienced and reliable General Builders for ongoing work across Birmingham and nearby areas. The work involves a wide range of general building tasks, with a strong focus on extensions. Roofing is not part of this scope.
You’ll need solid experience in all aspects of domestic building work—especially groundwork, footings, drainage, brick/blockwork, internal structural changes, and finishing touches up to roof level. Labourers must be hands-on, proactive, and capable of supporting the builder efficiently.
Roles & Responsibilities:
General Builder:
* Set out and dig footings to spec
* Pour concrete and install drainage
* Build cavity walls, extensions, and boundary walls
* Lintels, steels, internal knock-throughs, insulation
* Coordinate with other trades when needed
* Maintain site safety and cleanliness
* Work efficiently with a dedicated labourer
(Labourer: Rate £140 per day)
* Assist builder with mixing, lifting, loading, and moving materials
* Keep site tidy and manage waste
* Help with preparation and cleanup of footings, concrete, and brickwork
* Carry tools, erect basic supports and assist with measurements
* Be proactive and ready to learn or take instruction
Requirements:
* Proven experience in domestic extensions/general building (builder role)
* CSCS card preferred but not essential
* Own tools and transport essential
* UTR number (CIS paid)
* Reliable, punctual, and hard-working
* Able to work independently or in a 2-man gang