Full-time, Permanent positions
Site hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
We are looking for reliable and motivated Operatives to join St Astier, a leading specialist contractor in the North East. Working as part of a team, you will deliver high-quality construction and repair works across a range of projects including heritage masonry, lime plastering, concrete repairs, and structural repairs including piling and ground anchors.
St Astier is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to a comprehensive equality, diversity, and inclusion policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and without discrimination.
This role provides the ideal candidate with opportunities to develop specialist skills and progress within the business. Some travel to sites across the UK may be required.
Job Objective:
The overall objective of the role is to carry out quality work on site as part of a team and contribute towards the completion of contracts in an efficient, co-operative and constructive manner.
What you will be doing:
- Carry out site tasks in line with project specifications and foreman/supervisor instructions
- Work collaboratively with Site Supervisors, Foremen, and team members
- Deliver high-quality workmanship while meeting programme deadlines
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised work environment
- Identify and report any issues, delays, defects, or safety concerns promptly
- Use tools, plant, and materials correctly and take responsibility for their care
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures and contribute to a safe working culture
- Represent the company professionally when working on client sites
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience across multiple construction trades, particularly wet trades (e.g. bricklaying, blockwork, plastering, rendering, concreting)
- Transferable practical skills relevant to construction or site-based work
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Willingness to work away from home and stay overnight when required
- Good awareness of Health & Safety, with the confidence to identify and report risks
- Flexible with working hours, including overtime and weekends
- Professional, reliable, and team-focused attitude
- Willingness to learn new skills and develop within the role
- Proven high quality work with meticulous attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable Requirements:
- CSCS Card (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience in construction or site-based work (2+ years preferred)
- Experience using plant, tools, and machinery
- Interest in structural repairs, concrete repairs, or heritage works
- Trailer towing experience
What we offer (in addition to salary):
- Minimum £25 per night subsistence when working away
- Regular voluntary overtime: Saturday; Hourly rate x 1.5, Sunday; Hourly rate x2.0
- Organised and paid for accommodation when working away
- Training and development fully supported and funded
- Company branded uniform(including outerwear) provided
- Potential for career progression
- Company pension
For more information on our business and the type of work we carry out, please visit our website at www.st-astier.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.76-£15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of working across multiple construction trades?
- Can you reliably commute to Seaham, Co. Durham (our Head office)?
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- CSCS card (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
