Labourer / General Operative

Martin & Hamilton · Belfast, United Kingdom
Location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Type
Temporary
Salary
Not stated
Posted
29 Oct 2026

Verified open 29 Oct 2026 · Source: Company careers page

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Labourer / General Operative - Belfast

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.

Labourer / General Operative - Belfast

07 February 2025

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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:

  1. over 25 and have been unemployed for more than 12 months.
  2. under 25 and have been unemployed for more than 6 months.
  3. young people aged 16-24 years not in education, employment or training.
  4. 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria

  • 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.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Ability to take direction and be flexible.
  • Great work ethic & attitude.
  • Provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria

  • CSR card holder
  • Past experience on commercial construction sites
  • Clean driver’s licence

COMPANY BENEFITS

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Completed application forms must be received by 31 January 2026

Martin & Hamilton are an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

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