Skilled Labourer

Location

Contract Type

Main duties:

Perform a variety of basic construction tasks that require the utilisation of specialised techniques.
Working with senior trades including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, masonry and carpentry works.
Work with a wide variety of tools, including drills, jackhammers, power tools, and other types of heavy machinery.
Keeps work site/workshop tidy at all times especially at the end of each shift or working day.
Maintains all equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
Understand and adhere to Policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the organisation.
Understands and carries out all requirements under Health and Safety for the task including reading, understanding, and complying with the risk assessments and site safety orders.
Inspect, maintain, and correctly wear items of PPE specific to the task.
Responsible for the use of materials and tools issued for the task including the safe storage and security, protection from the elements and returning unused materials to the store.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:
- Kenya Certificate of secondary Education (KCSE).
- Experience of basic construction techniques and working on construction sites as a labourer.
- Be aware of occupational hazards and utilise standard safety practices.
- Be able to risk assess and mitigate as low as required when performing heavy manual works or working in unfavourable conditions.
- Operate a variety of motorised and hand tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities.
Desirable:
- Hold valid Kenya driving License (Class B, C1 & C).
- Able to use under instruction motorised and hand tools and equipment used in maintaining, repairing facilities particular to work area.
- Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
- Understand relevant UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations depending on work area.
- Policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.

Training Requirements:

Recruit better talent faster - on your own or with our support.

Job search tips from Fuzu

Selected articles on cover letters, CV structure, and interview preparation.