Van Driver/Labourer
Construction Jobs ⫽ Labourer
South Shields, Tyne & Wear
£16.50
Temp to Perm, Full time
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Job description
The Role This is a varied and hands-on position for someone who is confident with both labouring duties and driving. You will start each day from home with the company's pick-up van, with your first 3-4 hours usually pre-planned by the Contracts Manager the night before which will be send to the tablet. Your day will consist of a mixture of:
Daily commutes will typically involve 300-500 miles per day, depending on site locations and workload. Key Responsibilities
- Planned material collections and drop-offs
- General skilled labouring tasks
- Supporting site teams
- Responding to last-minute or ad-hoc requirements across multiple projects
Requirements
- Collect, transport, and deliver materials between suppliers and sites
- Assist with strip outs, clearances, and general labouring activities
- Support trades and site teams as required
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of sites and materials
- Follow daily schedules issued via tablet/smartphone
- Conduct basic checks and maintenance of the company vehicle
- Represent Beaumont & Partners in a polite, professional manner
- Work flexibly to meet last-minute and changing site requirements
- Valid CSCS Card
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Experience in general building, labouring, or property refurbishment
- Good knowledge of tools, materials, and building processes
- Comfortable driving a 3-tonne pick-up daily
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Good IT literacy - able to use a tablet/smartphone to follow schedules
- Based in or very near South Shields (NE33 1PZ)