Labourer

Introduction & Key Role Objectives

WJ Groundwater is the leading construction dewatering and groundwater specialist in the UK with operations in Canada the Middle East Poland & the Philippines. We have specialized plant and equipment that allows us to install custom dewatering systems in various environments including from within tunnels and shafts and from the surface.

Yard operations are an essential part of our business and are pivotal in enabling WJ Canadas ability to execute projects on time and on budget. The principal function of this role is to provide support to yard operations and perform general labour duties.

We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our employees. We provide extensive internal and external training programs continuous learning opportunities and clear career advancement paths to help our team members achieve their full potential. By promoting a supportive and dynamic environment we ensure our employees thrive and contribute to our companys ongoing success and innovation.

Reports to Yard Manager

The position is currently located in Gormley and is expected to relocate to Peterborough in AugustSeptember; candidates must be able to work in Gormley until the transition takes place.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Clean disassemble and sort fittings.
• Load unload move material by hand or by using material handling equipment (i.e. skid steer telehandler forklift etc.).
• Handle count sort stack pack and unpack materials and assets as part of the material handling work.
• Clean and refurbish machinery pumps tanks etc.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and trash and recycle is properly disposed of as needed.
• Complete daily paperwork logs and inspection sheets as required.
• Fabrication of assemblies as preparation for site work.
• Be responsible for own health and safety and that of colleagues in accordance with current construction guidance and relevant legislation.
  

The above is not exhaustive and you will be expected to undertake any other duties that may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and competence.

Qualifications & Experience

• A motivated and hardworking individual with good verbal communication skills is essential.
• Knowledge of warehousing maintenance construction or similar work in a similar environment is essential.
• The ability to work without supervision and independently solve problems.
• 1 year of plumbing piping or similar experience.
• Knowledge of basic MS Excel functionalities is considered an asset.
• Experience and licensing for skid steer operation is an essential requirement.
• Experience with power tools.
• Experience working in a mechanic workshop is considered an asset.
• Experience within a warehousing or logistics environment is considered an asset

Working Conditions:

This role requires frequent physical activity including standing walking on uneven surfaces lifting up to 50 lbs and operating equipment with regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions and exposure to moderate to high noise levels.

Standard working hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday to Friday. Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required.

This is an existing position and all applications are reviewed by our hiring team. AI is not used in the screening or selection process.