| Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
| Category: | Building or Construction | Recruiter Reference: | concretefinish |
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Senior Salmon is recruiting experienced Concrete Finishers to join a market-leading precast concrete manufacturing facility in Worksop.
As one of the UK's most advanced off-site construction hubs, this state-of-the-art indoor facility produces high-specification structural and architectural concrete components for major aviation, rail, infrastructure, and construction projects nationwide.
This is an excellent temp to perm opportunity for skilled concrete operatives who take pride in producing a high-quality, right-first-time finish and are looking for long-term, stable employment within a modern manufacturing environment.
Working alongside advanced production technology and automated machinery, you will be involved in the pouring, compacting, finishing, and quality inspection of precast concrete products to exact technical specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Concrete Placement & Compaction
- Assist with the pouring and placement of concrete into precast moulds and formwork.
- Control the flow and distribution of concrete mixes.
- Operate internal and external vibrators to remove air pockets and ensure correct compaction around reinforcement.
- Support overhead crane and automated concrete distribution operations where required.
- Finishing & Surface Preparation
- Screed and level freshly poured concrete to specification.
- Carry out wet and dry finishing techniques to achieve high-quality architectural finishes.
- Use hand floats, trowels, power trowels, and specialist finishing tools.
- Finish edges, joints, corners, and large surface areas to a high standard.
2. Quality Control & Rectification
- Inspect moulds before pouring operations commence.
- Monitor curing processes and ensure products meet quality requirements.
- Demould finished products and conduct detailed visual inspections.
- Carry out cosmetic repairs, patching, grouting, rubbing down, and remedial finishing work where required.
3. Health, Safety & Housekeeping
- Maintain clean and organised work areas at all times.
- Adhere to all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Work closely with supervisors, steel fixers, quality teams, and production colleagues.
- Ensure all products meet the strict standards required for major infrastructure, rail, and aviation projects.
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Concrete Finisher, Precast Operative, Concrete Repairer, or similar role.
- Experience working with concrete pours, screeding, finishing, and repairs.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures within a manufacturing or construction environment.
- Experience within precast concrete manufacturing would be highly advantageous.
Working Hours & Pay
Days
Monday to Friday
06:00 - 14:30
£14.00 per hour
Afters
Monday to Friday
14:00 - 22:30
£16.10 per hour
Nights
Sunday to Thursday
22:00 - 06:30
£18.20 per hour
Overtime
Paid at time and a half after 39 hours worked
What You'll Receive:
- Long-term ongoing work with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Fixed shift patterns and guaranteed hours.
- Modern, clean indoor working environment.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and construction projects.
- Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.