Construction Work, Jobs in North East Region (with Salaries)

Construction Operative
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £27,254 - £28,598 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Construction Project Worker (23274)
Barnardo's —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £28,928 - £36,527 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Ground Worker
home improvers —Blaydon
- £21 an hour
- Temporary
- Maintenance
- Power tools
- Construction experience
Quick apply
11d
Assistant Drillers
Igne Group Ltd —Chester-le-Street
- Up to £30,500 a year
- Travel
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Drilling Assistant
DRILCORP —Seaham
- £24,420 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Labourer To Trade
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £29,145 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
General Labourer
Uk paving & landscaping ltd —Bedlington
- From £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
Quick apply
Skilled construction Worker
Wefurb Ltd —Gateshead
- £15 - £22 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Power tools
Quick apply
14d
Project Coordinator
Metal Services LTD —Blaydon
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
13d
Civil Engineering Apprentice
Northumberland County Council —Hexham
- £15,392 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Trainee Highways Operative
Darlington Borough Council —Durham
- £10,001 - £27,126 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- AI
- Annual leave
9d
Labourer
Gateshead Construction Ltd —Blaydon
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Travel
- Construction experience
Quick apply
3d
Contracts Manager – Utilities and Civils
elix sourcing solutions —Chester-le-Street
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Joiner
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £33,699 - £37,280 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Contract Manager
CHFM —Sunderland
- £48,000 - £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
Quick apply
13d
360 excavator operator
North East Groundworks Solutions Ltd —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £19 - £23 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Construction experience
- In-person
Quick apply
Yard Operative
Thompson Waste Ltd —Sunderland
- From £12.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
Contracts Manager (Estimating & Delivery) – Roofing & Solar
Ryton Roofers Ltd —Crawcrook
- £25,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Driving
- Construction experience
Quick apply
4d
Multi-Skilled Site Operative
St Astier Limited —Sunderland
- £12.76 - £15.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Travel
- Construction experience
- In-person
Quick apply
Highways Inspector
Durham County Council —Durham
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
3d

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Construction Operative

Gateshead Council -
Gateshead

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Job details

Full-time
£27,254 - £28,598 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
CSCS

Full job description

Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Our construction colleagues have significant responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of one of the region’s largest property portfolios. With work spanning responsive and planned repairs, cyclical maintenance and emergency out of hours repairs, fire and building safety, disabled adaptations, asset improvement, stores, purchasing and waste, call handling and customer support, this is a high-performing team operating on the front line with a truly vital role to play in ensuring safe living and working conditions for residents and employees of Gateshead.

About the role.

You will be working as a Construction Operative undertaking general building duties covering repairs, refurbishment and upgrades to all property types within the Council’s property portfolio and as required in line with business need. You will undertake minor cross trade work to support the service ‘one front door approach’, be proactive in all aspects of health and safety, and work collaboratively with the team to deliver positive outcomes for our customers.

The service operates from 8am to 8pm to meet customer need, therefore, there may be a requirement for some later working. We also operate an out of hours arrangement and employees will asked to participate.

What you'll get involved in:

To assist different trades in the completion of their works particularly regarding manual handling, movement of materials and general building activities.
To liaise with customers and subcontractors to provide a responsive and customer focused service.
To undertake groundwork and substructure drainage, excavations, and concreting works.
To maintain a safe, clean, and tidy site.
To assist subcontractors at times when directed by a Gateshead Council manager or supervisor
To undertake a continual program of risk assessment in relation to the role.
To demonstrate excellent conduct and behaviour which promotes cross service working to achieve excellent service provision and outcomes for customers
To be proactive in all aspects of health and safety management to comply with current legislation, including CDM regulations, promoting a culture of good health and safety practice within the working environment, in line with Council policies and procedures.
To work as part of a team collaborating and sharing knowledge openly to enhance service delivery, ensuring both individual and team objectives are met.

What you'll bring:

Up-to-date understanding and application of health and safety legislation.
Knowledge of the construction industry.
Experience working at height, on scaffolding, and in confined spaces.
Experience working with and alongside other trade professionals.
Experience undertaking labouring duties on groundwork projects.
Ability to undertake manual activities, including walking, lifting, carrying, bending, and climbing.
Full valid UK driving licence or access to appropriate mobility support.
Current CSCS Card, or willingness to work towards obtaining the qualification.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Flexible Working Hours: 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 15:30 on a Friday. You will be entitled to a RDO day every four weeks.
Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we are an employer who embraces, and welcomes diversity, who's truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all. We'll go the extra mile so that our approach is representative of the communities we serve and each other. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

How to apply

You can apply online using the link below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.

We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via [email protected]

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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