Labourer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, General Labor

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.