Job Description

Construction Labourer

Dumfries | 24,855.78 pro rata | 17.5 hours per week | Fixed Term 3 months

Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking a hardworking and reliable Labourer to support the Brickwork and Plastering departments at our Dumfries Campus.

Hours

08:45-16:30 - standard working hours, working pattern will be:

Wednesday - 3.5 hours
Thursday - 7 hours
Friday - 7 hours

Other Benefits

Access to an excellent pension scheme - LGPS

Opportunities for career progression and personal development

This is a hands-on role where you will play an important part in keeping workshops safe, clean, and well-prepared for student learning. Working closely with lecturers, students, and Construction Technicians, you will ensure that materials are ready and that practical areas are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Mixing mortar and plaster to support student activities.

Preparing and making materials available for classes.

Cleaning and maintaining machinery, tools, and workshop areas.

Assisting with the demolition and removal of brickwork models.

Removing plaster from walls and preparing surfaces for re-use.

Ensuring safe storage of materials and maintaining a tidy workspace.

Following college health and safety procedures at all times.

Operating a counterbalance forklift to move and manage materials safely (training provided if not already held).

Essential Knowledge and Experience

Practical experience in construction, ideally brickwork or plastering.

Ability to carry out manual handling, lifting, and physical work.

Awareness of safe working practices within a workshop environment.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

A proactive and safety-conscious attitude.

Qualifications

SCQF Level 4 or 5 (or equivalent) in a construction-related subject is desirable but not essential.

Willingness to undertake training in Health and Safety, Manual Handling, First Aid, or forklift operation as required.

Why Join Us?

At Dumfries and Galloway College, we are committed to developing both our staff and students. In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance your own skills and qualifications while making a real impact on the training of the next generation of trades professionals.

Dumfries and Galloway College the biggest provider of education and training in the south of Scotland. We're a further and higher education college and a leading voice in green skills development to help tackle climate change. We're also the small institution winner of the UK and Ireland's Sustainability Institution of the Year award for 2020.

With campuses in Dumfries and Stranraer, we are one of the main employers in the region, employing a few hundred staff in roles intended to help attract, retain and deliver for our learners.

We strive to equip all members of our college community with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience they need to get ahead, whether that's moving further into education or going onto employment.

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Alan McKie - Curriculum Manager on mckiea@dumgal.ac.uk

Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on 10th October 2025.

What else you need to know

If you're invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.
If you're successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks.

We also require all members of staff to either already be or be willing to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 24,855.78 per year

Work Location: In person