Concrete Pump Operative/Labourer

About L&S

L&S is one of the leading independent waste management companies in Southern England because of our industry knowledge and experience, as well as our commitment to providing quality services.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Concrete Pump Operative/Labourer based at our Portsmouth site who is able to work within a small team and who can work closely with the Concrete Pump Operator.

The role of Concrete Pump Operative/Labourer involves:

visually assessing any risks or hazards upon arrival at the site where the concrete pour is to take place with the Concrete Pump Operator to ensure that a safe pour can be undertaken
placing cones around the Concrete Pump vehicle to ensure that no unauthorised access takes place within the working area and placing a tarpaulin sheet on the ground underneath the hopper area to contain any concrete spillages
removing the pipes, rubber seals, coupling connectors, and securing pins from the Concrete Pump vehicle and laying them out in the correct order ready to be fastened together
securing the pipes together with the rubber seals, coupling connectors, and securing pins ensuring they are firmly secured in place
assisting the Concrete Pump Operator with the concrete pump operation and in clearing any blockages as and when they occur
checking that the concrete is being pumped along the pipe work and advising the Concrete Pump Operator immediately should a blockage occur in the pipe work
liaising with, and remaining visual to, the Concrete Pump Operator and customer throughout the concrete pour to ensure no problems are encountered and communicate via agreed hand signals as necessary
dismantling the pipe work and cleaning the work equipment before placing it all safely back on the concrete pump vehicle once the concrete pour has been completed
reporting any problems as they are encountered to the Concrete Pump Operator and involving the Assistant Transport Manger or Transport & Plant Manager where necessary
undertaking work within the picking station/yard when concrete pump work cannot be provided

The Ideal Concrete Pump Operative/Labourer

Reliable, flexible, and adaptable
Hardworking and conscientious, with an excellent work ethic and attitude to work
Good manual handling skills and techniques and be physically fit
Ability to work in a busy and fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
Fully understands the importance of health and safety and has good health and safety knowledge and awareness
Professional, positive, motivated, and pro-active approach to any given situation

Reward

£11.44 hourly rate (time and a half paid for Saturday working) and a weekly bonus payment
25 days holiday which increases to 27 after 5 years service, and 30 after 10 years service
Workplace pension scheme
Death in Service Life Cover after 1 years service