Location: Walthamstow, London
Salary: £12.70 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

This opportunity is exclusively available to residents of Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator

This role is being supported through the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), a fully funded programme helping people access employment opportunities that contribute to a greener economy. The programme supports candidates into roles across sustainability, energy efficiency, retrofit, environmental services and green construction.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Apprentice Drylining Labourer to join a construction team working on-site in Walthamstow.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the construction and drylining industry. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople, gaining practical experience while developing your skills on live construction projects.

No extensive previous experience is required, but you must have a strong interest in construction, a good attitude to work and a willingness to learn.

Important to Know

• Full-time position

• £12.70 per hour

• Based on a construction site in Walthamstow

• Practical, hands-on role

• Training and development provided

• You will be required to follow site health and safety procedures

• The role involves manual work, lifting materials and working on your feet

• This opportunity is exclusively available to residents of Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist experienced dryliners with day-to-day construction activities

• Help prepare work areas and materials for drylining works

• Load, unload and move plasterboard, insulation and other materials safely

• Assist with measuring, cutting and positioning materials under supervision

• Help with the installation of plasterboard and drylining systems as your skills develop

• Keep work areas clean, organised and free from hazards

• Use hand tools safely and correctly following training

• Follow instructions from supervisors and experienced tradespeople

• Attend site inductions, toolbox talks and training sessions

• Follow RAMS, PPE requirements and all site health and safety procedures

• Assist other members of the construction team where required

• Take responsibility for learning and developing your construction skills

Essential Skills & Experience

• Genuine interest in construction and drylining

• Willingness to learn new practical skills

• Reliable and punctual

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team

• Good awareness of health and safety

• Physically able to carry out manual work

• Comfortable working on a busy construction site

Previous construction experience is desirable but not essential.

Desirable

• Previous labouring or construction experience

• CSCS card or previous site training

• Experience using basic hand tools

• Any relevant construction qualification or college course

Equipment Used

You may work with:

• Hand tools

• Basic power tools, following appropriate training

• Measuring and marking equipment

• Drylining and plasterboard installation equipment

• PPE and site safety equipment

Training & Development

You will receive practical training and support from experienced members of the construction team, allowing you to develop your knowledge of drylining, site safety, tools, materials and construction methods.

There is also potential to progress into a skilled drylining role as your experience and qualifications develop.