Labourer

The Role: We are currently seeking a reliable, hard-working General Labourer for an immediate start on a fast-paced residential new build development in the Mayfield area (EH22). Working alongside the Site Manager and…

Pay rate £12.71 – £14.24/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 September 2026

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The Role:

We are currently seeking a reliable, hard-working General Labourer for an immediate start on a fast-paced residential new build development in the Mayfield area (EH22).

Working alongside the Site Manager and active trade teams, you will play a crucial role in maintaining site standards, assisting trades, and ensuring daily housebuilding operations run safely and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting various sub-contractors and site trades with moving and distributing materials across active plots.
Sweeping out timber frame / brickwork plots, clearing construction waste, and loading skips.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised site environment in line with health and safety procedures.
Assisting site management with unloading and managing incoming deliveries.
Carrying out general manual labour and physical duties as directed across the development.

Requirements:

Valid CSCS Card (Essential).
Previous experience working as a labourer on a construction site (New build housing experience preferred).
Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
Strong work ethic, excellent punctuality, and a proactive attitude.
Solid awareness of site health and safety around live plots and site plant.
Based in or easily commutable to Mayfield / Dalkeith / South Edinburgh.

Apply Now:

If you hold a valid CSCS card and are available for an immediate start in Mayfield, we want to hear from you. Apply now by uploading your most up to date CV.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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