Skilled Labourer

Your new companyYou will be joining the existing trades team at one of the largest employers in the Edinburgh area. Due to a restructuring, they are looking to add an experienced skilled labourer to their housing maintenance department. Your new roleYou will be working as part of the housing department, where your duties will include:

• Inspect existing gutters and downpipes to identify damage, leaks, blockages, or structural issues,
• Measure rooflines, fascia boards, and drainage paths to determine correct gutter and downpipe sizes,
• Remove damaged, worn, or incorrectly installed guttering and downpipes,
• Install new gutters, brackets, fixings, and downpipes according to building standards,
• Seal joints and connections to ensure a watertight system,
• Clear debris, vegetation, and blockages from gutters and downpipes,
• Repair or replace gutter supports, fascia brackets, and clips as needed,
• Safely operate ladders and be comfortable working at height.

What you'll need to succeedYou will need to be someone who is comfortable working at height and has experience working on external building work. Due to the mobile nature of the position, you will need to have a valid UK driving licence with minimal points and endorsements. You do not need a CSCS card to be considered for this role. What you'll get in returnYou will be offered a long-term contract working in a housing trades & labour team with the option to progress onto different contracts once this one has been completed. Hays will pay you weekly PAYE and you will have the option to build up annual leave. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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