Job Description

Supervisor / Bricklayer / Stonemason

Semi-Skilled Labourers / Tradesperson

Rail

Location - Perth, Scotland

We currently have numerous permanent/staff opportunities for Semi Skilled Tradespeople and Labourers within our Scotland Business Unit based from our Depot in Perth, including; Bricklayer(s), Stonemason(s) and Supervisor(s).

Business Unit

A busy and fast paced project and maintenance environment involving in a range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, working for a varied range of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail and Environmental.



Projects can typically include civil engineering works and infrastructure projects such as:


Highways & Roads, underbridges, overbridges and footbridges, tunnels, flood alleviation & repairs, earthworks & embankments and rail platforms and station infrastructure etc.



We currently have a number of live infrastructure projects and long term renewals and maintenance frameworks underway including Civils Asset Management (CAM), Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF) and a Slabtrack framework.

The Role

We currently have various permanent / staff positions available from our Perth Depot in Scotland, for Supervisors, Bricklayer(s) and Stonemason(s) with experience in the rail industry.



Read the engineers or architects' plan. Responsible for building or repairing walls in accordance with construction plans. Responsible for constructing brickwork by laying bricks using the correct mortar mixture. Measure the work area. Set out the first rows of bricks (courses) and the damp course. Mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer. Lay the bricks on top of each other and apply the mortar with a trowel. Shape and trim bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools. Interface with other operatives / trades to prevent clashes. Check that courses are straight and level using water or laser spirit levels and plumb lines. Other tasks as may from time to time be deemed necessary and are authorised by line managers.

Requirements

To excel in this/these positons, you will have previous railway experience as a Supervisor, Stonemason and/or Bricklayer. Ideally you will have a valid PTS and must be able to demonstrate the requisite experience in the rail industry with associated competencies / certification as appropriate to the role you are interested in (i.e. City & Guilds / Time served Bricklayer).

The Company

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

The Remuneration

Permanent / weekly paid position offering good rates of pay. Uplifts for overtime and weekend shifts Westfield Health Cash Plan Pension Life Insurance

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.


AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.