River Worker

We are currently recruiting for outside Industrial/maintenance workers based in Downpatrick Area. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork has been completed.

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 51 Weeks

Hours of work: Monday – Thursday – 1640 - Friday - 1320

Rate of pay: £12.00

Key Responsibilities:

1. Works associated with the maintenance of watercourses including the removal of debris from open watercourses and grilles; bush and grass cutting; fencing; pipe laying; concreting and assisting in minor construction works.

2. Implementation of all health and safety measures as directed by the Area Engineer or supervisory staff.

3. The undertaking of training, to enhance efficiency and flexibility, in consultation with supervisory staff.

4. Response to calls during flood emergencies as and when required and outside normal working hours.

The above is not meant to be an exhaustive list but to provide a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time according to business needs

Essential Criteria applicants must have:

A minimum of 1 years full time experience gained in the last 5 years in construction works which must include at least 3 of the following:

* pipe laying,

* shuttering,

* fencing,

* trench supports,

* concreting,

* block laying,

* plastering,

* joinery,

* flagging,

* kerbing

* construction works.

Have at least 1 years full time experience gained within the last 5 years in the use of power tools which must include at least 3 of the following:

* water pumps,

* cement mixers,

* concrete saw,

* jackhammer,

* chainsaw,

* strimmer,

* concrete poker,

* vibrating plate,

* and knowledge of the health and safety requirements necessary for their operation.

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