Groundworker / Labourer
Van driving duties as required
IDH is seeking a reliable and hardworking Groundworker/Labourer to support our high-end home improvement projects across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
This is primarily an on-site groundworking and labouring role. Van driving duties are carried out as required, supporting the safe and efficient delivery and collection of materials and equipment between sites, merchants and Head Office. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and dependable, with the ability to follow processes and instructions accurately, use initiative, and maintain the high standards of quality, professionalism and site presentation expected at IDH.
As driving forms part of this role, this position requires someone who is dependable, self-motivated and able to work independently, managing their time and responsibilities effectively to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to the required standard.
Full, clean UK driving licence essential.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for a combination of groundworking, labouring and driving duties, including but not limited to:
On-Site Groundworking & Labouring
— Carrying out general construction labouring and groundworking duties, including moving materials, digging and assisting with the overall build process.
— Maintaining clean, tidy and well-organised sites at all times.
— Carrying out weekly grounds maintenance at Newhailes Business Park and taking monthly meter readings, submitting the information to Head Office for processing.
— Demonstrating initiative by understanding tasks fully, following instructions carefully, and completing work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Van Driving Duties (as required)
— Safely delivering and collecting materials and equipment between sites, Head Office and merchants, in line with management instructions and priorities.
— Loading and unloading the company vehicle safely, ensuring loads are organised to suit the planned delivery route.
— Collecting all materials/equipment required for the first day of new projects and delivering them to site on time.
— Completing basic paperwork correctly, ensuring all required information is accurate and submitted to the relevant person in line with company processes and procedures, within required timescales.
— Ensuring the company van is kept clean, tidy, roadworthy and well maintained at all times.
Please note: this is a mobile role with no fixed office base.
The IDH Way
Our core values underpin everything we do. They define how we work, how we make decisions, and the standards we expect across all roles.
— Client-driven – Client satisfaction is central to everything we do. We deliver beyond expectations through clear, attentive communication.
— Determined to deliver – We honour our commitments, solve problems quickly and stay fully focused on achieving results.
— Quality in everything – We are committed to exceptional craftsmanship and materials, delivering lasting quality in every project.
— Thinking forward – We continually look for better building solutions, methods and materials.
All employees are expected to demonstrate the behaviours and standards set out in the IDH Way at all times.
Essential Requirements
— Previous experience in a similar groundworking or labouring role.
— Full, clean UK driving licence.
— As a mobile role, this position requires someone who is dependable, self-motivated and able to work independently, managing their time and responsibilities effectively to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to the required standard.
— Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
— Good communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
— Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
— Well organised with the ability to manage time effectively.
— Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role (including lifting heavy loads and standing for long periods).
— Good working knowledge of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
— Reliable, polite and trustworthy.
— Strong awareness of productivity, with an understanding of the need to minimise travel and other non-productive time.
— Excellent time management skills to ensure deliveries and collections are completed as scheduled.
— Strong ability to follow company processes and procedures, and to accurately understand and carry out both written and verbal instructions. Confident to ask questions and seek clarification where required, ensuring all tasks are completed effectively, efficiently and to the required standard.
Desirable
— Basic groundworking or civils experience (e.g. drainage, kerbing, slabbing).
— Experience driving a van or similar vehicle for work purposes.
Hours of Work
— Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
— Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Salary and Benefits
— £14-£15 per hour depending on experience
— Company van
— Fuel card
— 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
— IDH-branded uniform
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tranent EH33 1RW
