We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Downpatrick to assist with the appointment of a Driver / General Labourer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.59 - £15.85 per hour

Summary:

Working unsupervised or as part of a team, and in all weathers, the postholder will be mainly engaged in work in the Councils Building Maintenance division but in general terms will be required to carry out the following duties at play areas/amenity areas/cemeteries and other sites as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles. Duties will include: vehicle checks,required routine maintenance (eg oi; and water checks) and cleaning; transport goods, equipment and personnel; assisting in the loading and unloading of vehicles using where appropriate mechanical aids; completing of associated paperwork.
• Responsible for reading plans, evaluating jobs, selecting materials and completing tasks to timescales.
• In addition to the usual range of tools and equipment, use powered hand tools and light plant, including the operation of tractor-mounted equipment could be required.
• Erection and maintenance of fencing eg concrete post and chainlink; site mixing and placing of concrete and mortar; flagging; kerbing; laying bitmac; pipe laying (sewers and drains); maintenance of sewers and drains; maintenance and repair of guttering.
• Maintenance of roofs, including the repair of tile, slate, asphalt and built-up felt roofs.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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