Labourer

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Labourer to join us on a full time permanent, directly employed basis, based at our Halifax, Brow Bottom site (HX2 8TE). The Labourer will work with the Site Manager and the rest of the site team to ensure the smooth running of the site.

The main duties of the Labourer will be as below;

• Constantly reinforce the Health & Safety culture, striving for an accident free site. If accidents happen, ensure that First Aid is administered (where appropriate),
• reported to the Construction Director and recorded on SHEQ systems.
• To ensure that the site is adequately secured at all times.
• To ensure cleanliness of site including sweeping, cleaning as required and that welfare facilities and site offices are maintained to a good standard.
• To work with site team to ensure trades have supplies, equipment as necessary in order for them to fulfil their role.
• To use protective equipment, substances, tools and equipment in accordance with instructions and training given.
• To ensure site is operated safely and any incidents are reported to site management.
• To assist in the loading and unloading of materials and moving and stacking of materials as required by site management.
• To be responsible for guiding plant and machinery on/off and around the site and ensure that any lift operations are undertaken in the correct location and form part of the site method statement.
• HS&S Responsibilities
• To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We are looking for someone who fits with our core values here at Keepmoat; they will be passionate about working within a smoothly running site with a professional attitude and approach to their work. They will be collaborative with the ability to work and communicate with a variety of different people on site. They will have the ability to be creative and proactive, using their problem-solving skills to own issues and see them through to completion. They will work in a straightforward way, with a self-motivated, solutions focused approach.

Applicants should have relevant experience in a similar role on a new build site. They will hold a valid CSCS card.

Those with a Banksman qualification would be at an advantage.

Why work for us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance and Health Assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact [email protected]

Reference: KMH/YW/2579

Hours: 39 hours, Mon-Fri

Location: Halifax, HX2 8TE

Employer: Keepmoat Homes - Yorkshire West

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: 30/10/2026