Skilled Labourer

Position: Skilled Labourer
Location: Bangor area, with travel to various sites across Northern Ireland
Responsible to: Wallace Contracts Ltd - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Contracts Manager
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Working hours: Monday - Friday (hours may vary depending on contract and seasonal demand)

Why work for McQuillan Companies

McQuillan Companies is a family-run business based in Northern Ireland, delivering a diverse range of construction, environmental, and facilities management services across the public, private, and commercial sectors. Our expertise spans civil engineering, road surfacing, demolition and quarrying, including the supply of premium aggregates and bituminous materials, as well as total waste management and accredited environmental testing. We also provide year-round outdoor and facilities maintenance services, including winter gritting, outdoor cleaning, landscaping, property restoration, and insurance reinstatement.

Together, these capabilities allow us to deliver comprehensive, fully coordinated solutions for our clients. As a growing company with a dynamic and supportive environment, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive and build rewarding careers.

Wallace Contracts NI Ltd is a well-established, progressive company with over 30 years of
continuous growth in delivering high-quality sports pitch and grounds maintenance services across Northern Ireland.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Pension Scheme
• Full provision of company uniform, PPE, tools and equipment
• Company vehicle or fuel allowance
• Opportunity to work within a well-established, supportive and collaborative team

Overall Objectives

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Insurance Repair General Labourer to support property restoration and repair projects following insurance claims. The role involves assisting tradespeople, preparing work sites, carrying out basic repair and demolition tasks, and helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The successful candidate will work on residential properties affected by events such as fire, flood, storm, accidental damage, and escape of water claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with insurance repair and restoration works on residential properties
• Carry out general labouring duties including site preparation and clean-up
• Remove damaged materials and debris safely
• Assist skilled tradespeople including carpenters, plasterers, decorators, plumbers, and builders
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment
• Protect customer property and maintain tidy work areas
• Support strip-out and reinstatement works
• Follow site health and safety procedures at all times
• Report site issues or hazards to supervisors
• Use hand and power tools safely and responsibly
• Travel to various job sites as required

Essential Criteria

• Previous labouring or construction experience preferred
• Good physical fitness and ability to carry out manual work
• Basic understanding of construction site safety
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• CSCS Card
• Experience in insurance restoration or property repairs
• Full UK driving licence
• Basic knowledge of building repairs or maintenance

Closing date for applications is: Saturday 31st October 2026.

This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes.

Skills:
Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Excellent time management Organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative Pro-Active approach Good Report writing skills

Benefits:
Competitive salaries An excellent employee pension scheme L&D opportunities

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