Construction Work, Jobs in Keswick (with Salaries)

Trainee Shotfirer
Honister Slate Mine —Keswick
- £12.72 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Construction experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Skilled Civil Construction Operative
Amentum —Sellafield
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Travel
- Construction experience
General Handyman/woman
Honister Slate Mine —Keswick
- £12.71 - £14.00 an hour
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Plumbing
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Materials Site Technician - Entry Level
Phenna Group —Drigg
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- In-person
- Employee discount
Construction Site Operative Gangers, Skilled Construction Site Operatives and 360 Excavator Drivers
Alliance Group Solutions —Carlisle
- Civil engineering
- Customer service
- Travel
Yard Operative
Civilsstore —Edenhall
- £26,436.80 - £28,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
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13h
Semi-Skilled Operative
Balfour Beatty —Seascale
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
3d
Property Maintenence Supervisor
PPM Ltd —Flimby
- £33,750 - £36,820 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
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HVAC Mate
Balfour Beatty —Seascale
- Hybrid work
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Semi Skilled Groundworker
Bowercross Construction LTD —Carlisle
- £18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
Quick apply
14d
Construction Materials Testing Technician
Testronix —Carlisle
- £28,500 - £30,000 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Quality control
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Planner of Work
Amentum —Sellafield
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
General Labourer / Groundworker – Permanent Position
Ulverston Landscapers —Ulverston
- £12.75 - £16.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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Property Inspector
HomeGroup —Maryport
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quarry Operative
Breedon Group plc —Penrith
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Groundworker
Bowercross Construction LTD —Carlisle
- £20.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction experience
- In-person
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8d
Transport Co-ordinator
Bimson Haulage Limited —Carlisle
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
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10d
FixIt Team Lead (Full Time)
4Eden —Penrith
- £30,160 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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3d
Construction Mechanical Engineer
Amentum —Sellafield
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- SharePoint
- Construction experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Senior Buyer – Site Works and Construction Consultant
Sellafield Ltd —Sellafield
- £57,765 - £63,167 a year
- Call to connect
- Contracts
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Trainee Shotfirer

Honister Slate Mine
Keswick

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£12.72 - £15.00 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Driving
Construction experience
Roofing
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Honister Slate Mine is seeking a Trainee Shotfirer to join our production mining team. This is a rare opportunity to develop specialist drilling and blasting skills within England’s last working slate mine.

No previous shotfiring experience is required. Full structured, hands-on training will be provided to support your progression toward becoming a qualified Shotfirer working within an active underground slate operation.

Company Overview

Honister Slate Mine produces the world-renowned Westmorland Green Slate, formed over 450 million years ago and used in roofing, architectural stone, and heritage construction projects across the UK and internationally.

Our operation combines traditional slate extraction methods with modern mining practices, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility while preserving skilled stone production within the Lake District.

Your Work Environment

You will work within an operational underground slate mine and surface production areas, supporting extraction, mining, and stone production activities.

The role involves:

Underground mining work
Outdoor working in varied weather conditions
Physical and practical tasks
Close teamwork within a small, skilled mining crew

Safety, production quality, and operational efficiency are central to everything we do.

Through supervised on-the-job training, you will learn to:

Assist with drilling and blasting operations underground
Prepare and secure blast areas
Conduct face inspections and measurements prior to blasting
Support preparation of blast designs and charging plans
Charge shots safely under supervision
Participate in blast initiation procedures
Carry out post-blast inspections and reporting
Maintain accurate blasting and safety documentation
Support slate extraction and block recovery operations
Assist with maintenance of mining plant and equipment, including excavators
Contribute to ongoing safety and compliance procedures
Support wider mine production activities as required

All work is carried out in accordance with UK legislation and mining safety regulations.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an individual who:

Wants to build a long-term career in mining, quarrying, or stone production
Enjoys practical, hands-on work in a demanding environment
Demonstrates strong safety awareness and attention to detail
Works effectively as part of a close-knit operational team
Is motivated to learn specialist technical skills

Essential Requirements

Full, valid UK driving licence
Willingness to work underground and outdoors year-round
Strong commitment to safe working practices

Desirable Skills

Basic mechanical or plant knowledge
Experience with heavy machinery or construction equipment
Previous mining, quarrying, or construction experience (advantageous but not essential)
Commercial driving licence preferred
Good communication and teamwork skills

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary with clear progression pathway
Structured Shotfirer training and certification
21 days annual leave plus public holidays
Ongoing personal and professional development
Opportunity to work within a historic British stone production operation
Supportive team culture built around safety and craftsmanship

Why Join Honister?

Honister Slate Mine represents one of the UK’s most distinctive mining operations, producing high-quality natural slate while maintaining traditional extraction skills alongside modern mining standards.

This role offers the opportunity to gain qualifications and develop a career within the mining and natural stone industry.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.72-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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