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Labourer - Cambridge

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Labourer Cambridge Full Time | Permanent | £29,000 - £32,000 per year About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) At the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.

The Opportunity We are supporting an organisation delivering construction and insulation works across the Cambridge area and are looking for a reliable and hardworking Labourer to join their team.

This is a hands-on role supporting site teams with the preparation, movement of materials, general labouring duties and day-to-day delivery of insulation and construction works.

The role would suit someone with previous labouring, construction, property maintenance or insulation experience who is comfortable working on active sites and supporting a wider team.

Important to Know

• Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per year
• Location: Cambridge
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Contract: Permanent
• A full UK driving licence is required
• A CSCS Card is preferred
• A relevant construction or insulation qualification is preferred
• The role involves practical, hands-on work and working outdoors where required

Key Responsibilities

• Support tradespeople and site teams with day-to-day construction and insulation works.
• Load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment safely.
• Prepare work areas and ensure materials are available when required.
• Assist with insulation and associated construction activities.
• Carry out general labouring and site duties.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe working areas.
• Follow site procedures, risk assessments and health and safety requirements.
• Use hand tools and equipment safely and appropriately.
• Support the team with the delivery of works to the required standards and timescales.
• Report any issues, hazards or damaged equipment to the appropriate person.
• Travel to sites across the Kent area as required.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous experience in a labouring, construction, property maintenance or similar practical role.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Good awareness of health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Physically capable of carrying out practical labouring duties.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Desirable

• CSCS Card.
• Relevant construction qualification.
• Relevant insulation or retrofit qualification.
• Previous insulation or retrofit experience.
• Experience working on construction or housing maintenance sites.

What We Offer

• £29,000 - £32,000 annual salary.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Permanent employment.
• Opportunity to develop practical experience within the construction, insulation and retrofit sector.
• Training and development opportunities within a growing industry.

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