About this role
Reed Talent Solutions are working in partnership with United Utilities on the search for a Labourer worker in Oldham
Location: Oldham WwTW (OL9)
Contract: 5 Months (potential permanent opportunity thereafter)
Pay Rate: £15.09 per hour
Hours: 46 hours per week, with overtime available (paid at 1.5x or 2x)
Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 5:00am - 3:00pmFriday: 5:00am - 1:00pm Important Information A full UK driving licence is essential.Candidates do not need to own a vehicle, but they must be able to travel to Oldham WwTW each day.This is a field-based role involving extensive travel across the United Utilities region, as well as parts of North Wales, Lincolnshire, and Shropshire.Candidates should be aware that the role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Role Overview The successful candidates will work as part of a team delivering biosolids ("sewage cake") to farmers' fields, where it is stockpiled before use.
Key Responsibilities Assisting with the wrapping and management of stockpiles.Moving and handling heavy materials.Carrying out general labouring duties.Supporting field management and stockpile assessment activities.Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.Working as part of a team across multiple locations. Essential Requirements Full UK driving licence.Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Physically fit and capable of walking long distances across agricultural land.Comfortable carrying out manual handling and physically demanding tasks.Good organisational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.Reliable, resilient, and self-motivated. Desirable Experience Previous experience in labouring, construction, agriculture, grounds maintenance, utilities, farming, landscaping, or other physically demanding outdoor roles.Experience working in rural or agricultural environments. Benefits Opportunity to work for a well-established and nationally recognised company.Potential for a permanent position following the initial contract.Overtime opportunities available. Ideal Candidate Candidates with experience in labouring, construction, agriculture, utilities, grounds maintenance, farming, landscaping, warehouse/manual handling, or other physically demanding outdoor roles are likely to be a good fit. They must be comfortable with early starts, extensive travel, outdoor working, and manual work in all weather conditions.