Labourer

  • P&S Personnel Services Limited
  • Leiston, Suffolk
  • Dec 02, 2025
Seasonal Construction Skilled Trades & Labour Labourer

Job Description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Labourer to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis based in Leiston.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Carry out a variety of manual tasks including lifting, carrying, cleaning, tidying, and general assistance.
  • Support trades such as welders, fitters, fabricators, and riggers by preparing materials, tools, and work areas.
  • Load and unload deliveries, tools, components, and equipment.
  • Assist with setup and mobilisation for projects, shutdowns, or site work.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the workshop, yard, and storage areas.
  • Move equipment, materials, and stock safely using manual handling techniques or mechanical aids if trained.
  • Assist with basic maintenance of tools and equipment (e.g., cleaning, storing, checking for obvious defects).
  • Support stock control activities including labelling, sorting, and storing components.
  • Assist on customer sites, power stations, industrial plants, or construction areas under supervision.
  • Follow site-specific safety rules, permit systems, and instructions from supervisors.
  • Support the team during installations, shutdowns, outage works, and general on-site tasks.
  • Work in line with company health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
  • Use the correct PPE at all times and report hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Ensure work areas remain clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
  • Assist with basic tasks such as painting, sweeping, waste removal, and simple maintenance.
  • Support ad hoc tasks as instructed by supervisors or managers.
  • Contribute to a positive and efficient working environment.

Person Specification:

  • Good practical ability and willingness to perform manual labour.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to follow instructions clearly and work safely.
  • Basic understanding of health and safety principles.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Previous experience as a labourer in engineering, construction, workshop, or industrial environments. (Desirable)
  • Valid CSCS, CCNSG, or equivalent safety training (if required for site work). (Desirable)
  • Forklift, telehandler, MEWP, or banksman training (advantageous but not essential). (Desirable)
  • Driving licence. (Desirable)

Please note all CVs will be reviewed and we will comeback to you as soon as we can

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.