Reed Talent Solutions are working in partnership with United Utilities on the search for a Labourer worker in Oldham
Location: Oldham WwTW (OL9)
Contract: 5 Months (potential permanent opportunity thereafter)
Pay Rate: £15.09 per hour
Hours: 46 hours per week, with overtime available (paid at 1.5x or 2x)
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 5:00am – 3:00pm
- Friday: 5:00am – 1:00pm
Important Information
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
- Candidates do not need to own a vehicle, but they must be able to travel to Oldham WwTW each day.
- This is a field-based role involving extensive travel across the United Utilities region, as well as parts of North Wales, Lincolnshire, and Shropshire.
- Candidates should be aware that the role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and is physically demanding.
Role Overview
The successful candidates will work as part of a team delivering biosolids ("sewage cake") to farmers’ fields, where it is stockpiled before use.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the wrapping and management of stockpiles.
- Moving and handling heavy materials.
- Carrying out general labouring duties.
- Supporting field management and stockpile assessment activities.
- Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
- Working as part of a team across multiple locations.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physically fit and capable of walking long distances across agricultural land.
- Comfortable carrying out manual handling and physically demanding tasks.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Reliable, resilient, and self-motivated.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in labouring, construction, agriculture, grounds maintenance, utilities, farming, landscaping, or other physically demanding outdoor roles.
- Experience working in rural or agricultural environments.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work for a well-established and nationally recognised company.
- Potential for a permanent position following the initial contract.
- Overtime opportunities available.
Ideal Candidate
Candidates with experience in labouring, construction, agriculture, utilities, grounds maintenance, farming, landscaping, warehouse/manual handling, or other physically demanding outdoor roles are likely to be a good fit. They must be comfortable with early starts, extensive travel, outdoor working, and manual work in all weather conditions.