Construction Operatives

Location: Derry / Londonderry, County Londonderry
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Pay Rate: £13.60 to £14.10 per hour

Prime Recruitment Services is recruiting an experienced Skilled Construction Operative on behalf of our client, an established property maintenance and construction company operating across Northern Ireland.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering a competitive employment package, including a company van, fuel card, attractive on-call arrangements and a range of employee benefits.

The successful candidate will work across residential and social housing properties in the Derry / Londonderry area, supporting the delivery of high-quality construction, repair and maintenance services.

• Carry out general construction, repair and maintenance work on occupied and vacant properties.
• Undertake kerbing, flagging, paving and groundwork activities.
• Complete fencing installation and repairs.
• Carry out blockwork, concreting and associated building tasks.
• Assist qualified tradespeople with daily maintenance and construction activities.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools and relevant construction equipment.
• Load, unload and organise construction materials.
• Work alongside colleagues to complete projects efficiently and to a high standard.
• Provide a professional and courteous service when working in tenants' homes.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
• Follow health and safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment.
• Complete relevant job sheets and site documentation.
• Meet operational deadlines and customer requirements.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

• Previous experience in construction, property maintenance, groundworks or a similar role.
• Valid CSR Card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to demonstrate relevant practical construction experience.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, flexible and able to manage workloads effectively.

• Previous experience within the social housing sector.
• Experience working in occupied and vacant residential properties.
• Working at Heights / Harness Training.
• Experience using smartphones, PDAs or electronic job management systems.
• Previous AccessNI clearance.

• Competitive pay, dependent on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Attractive on-call arrangements.
• Life Assurance.
• Healthcare Cash Plan covering eligible dental, optical, physiotherapy and everyday healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Retail discounts across a range of national brands.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression and internal promotion opportunities.
• Family-friendly employment policies.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

An AccessNI Disclosure Check will be required for this position. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from being considered for employment.