Supervisor / Bricklayer / Stonemason
Semi-Skilled Labourers / Tradesperson
Rail
Location – Perth, Scotland
We currently have numerous permanent/staff opportunities for Semi Skilled Tradespeople and Labourers within our Scotland Business Unit based from our Depot in Perth, including; Bricklayer(s), Stonemason(s) and Supervisor(s).
Business Unit
A busy and fast paced project and maintenance environment involving in a range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, working for a varied range of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail and Environmental.
Projects can typically include civil engineering works and infrastructure projects such as:
Highways & Roads, underbridges, overbridges and footbridges, tunnels, flood alleviation & repairs, earthworks & embankments and rail platforms and station infrastructure etc.
We currently have a number of live infrastructure projects and long term renewals and maintenance frameworks underway including Civils Asset Management (CAM), Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF) and a Slabtrack framework.
The Role
We currently have various permanent / staff positions available from our Perth Depot in Scotland, for Supervisors, Bricklayer(s) and Stonemason(s) with experience in the rail industry.
- Read the engineers or architects’ plan.
- Responsible for building or repairing walls in accordance with construction plans.
- Responsible for constructing brickwork by laying bricks using the correct mortar mixture.
- Measure the work area.
- Set out the first rows of bricks (courses) and the damp course.
- Mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer.
- Lay the bricks on top of each other and apply the mortar with a trowel.
- Shape and trim bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools.
- Interface with other operatives / trades to prevent clashes.
- Check that courses are straight and level using water or laser spirit levels and plumb lines.
- Other tasks as may from time to time be deemed necessary and are authorised by line managers.
Requirements
To excel in this/these positons, you will have previous railway experience as a Supervisor, Stonemason and/or Bricklayer. Ideally you will have a valid PTS and must be able to demonstrate the requisite experience in the rail industry with associated competencies / certification as appropriate to the role you are interested in (i.e. City & Guilds / Time served Bricklayer).
The Company
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
The Remuneration
- Permanent / weekly paid position offering good rates of pay.
- Uplifts for overtime and weekend shifts
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Pension
- Life Insurance