Leiths

A vacancy has arisen for an Asphalt Manager within our Surfacing Division based at our Rigifa offices in Cove, Aberdeen.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for allocating contract management and supervisory staff within the Surfacing Division.  You will co-ordinate with managers and supervisors to organise the most efficient use of labour, plant and material resources, actively promoting all aspects of the company and pursuing works and orders whilst ensuring work takes place in a safe and controlled manner.

We currently require Road Marking Chargehands to be based at our Cumbernauld, Glasgow premises.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be required to complete road marking projects to the contract specification and the client's satisfaction.

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred and a driving licence is required for the role.

We currently require Road Marking Operatives (2nd Man) based at our Cumbernauld, Glasgow premises.

Reporting to the Chargehand, you will be required to assist with setting out and applying road markings to various local authority and private contracts across Scotland.

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred and a driving licence is required for this role.

We currently have a vacancy for a Weighbridge Operative at our Blackhill Quarry, Cove.  This is a full-time role however job sharing will be considered and therefore applicants wishing to work on a part-time basis are also encouraged to apply.

You will be responsible for carrying out routine weighbridge and administrative duties ensuring that all vehicles entering the quarry are informed of the loading procedures and are legally loaded when leaving.

Good organisational and communication skills are essential in this role as is previous administration experience.

We are currently looking to recruit an Asphalt Plant Operative for our Loch Hills Quarry in Aberdeen.

You will be required to carry out daily asphalt production operations and routine maintenance works, ensuring the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies are adhered to at all times. 

We are looking for someone who is a versatile, flexible and accommodating worker who has a clean driving licence. Ideally you will have previous experience of asphalt production however training will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills and aptitude to take on this challenging role. 

We are currently looking to recruit an Asphalt Plant Operative for our North Lasts Quarry in Peterculter, Aberdeen.

You will be required to carry out daily asphalt production operations and routine maintenance works, ensuring the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies are adhered to at all times. 

We are looking for someone who is a versatile, flexible and accommodating worker who has a clean driving licence. Ideally you will have previous experience of asphalt production however training will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills and aptitude to take on this challenging role. 

We are currently looking to recruit an Apprentice Fleet Mechanic to join our busy Workshop based at Parkmore, Dufftown.

During the 4-year term of apprenticeship you will be involved in working towards the safe and efficient repairs and maintenance of HGV and LGV’s within the workshop and offsite environments.

This position is full time and combines the opportunity of paid work with both an on the job and a formal training programme, where attendance at college will be included and assessment of skills will take place via visits from the college assessor.

The ideal candidate must;

Be prepared to work as part of a team

Be able to work in a dirty and busy environment to meet deadlines

Have excellent attention to detail

Have an interest in engineering and be willing to learn

Be hard working, self-motivated, honest and trustworthy

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an hourly rate in excess of the current National Minimum Wage for Apprentices and 28 days’ annual leave.

We currently have a vacancy for an HGV Driver - Mixer at Mid Lairgs, Inverness.

This post requires to be filled by someone who is a versatile, flexible and willing worker, who has knowledge of the local area. You will require a sound understanding of EU drivers hours & WTD rules along with valid Cat C Licence, Digital Tachograph Card and Drivers CPC.

We are currently looking to recruit a Fleet Mechanic to join our busy Workshop based at Cumbernauld, Glasgow.

This role requires someone who is versatile, flexible and willing worker with extensive knowledge and experience of a multi-purpose fleet which includes vans, HGVs and various Plant machines. 

A clean Class One (C+E) licence is essential.

The ideal candidate would be available to start at the earliest opportunity.

We are currently recruiting for a Sign Operative based at our Cumbernauld offices.

You will be responsible for a range of activities from ground works and digging, to the installation of signage, working at heights and during the night.

You will hold a full driving licence.

We currently have a vacancy for a Weighbridge Operative at our Highland Lime Quarry, Fort William.  This is a part-time role working 2 days per week (20 hours).

You will be responsible for carrying out routine weighbridge and administrative duties ensuring that all vehicles entering the quarry are informed of the loading procedures and are legally loaded when leaving.

Good organisational and communication skills are essential in this role as is previous administration experience.

We currently have a vacancy for a Sales Assistant for our Mid Lairgs Quarry, Inverness.

The main duties of this role will be to carry out sales administration, handle customer enquiries and ensure weighsoft entries are processed timeously and accurately.  Providing a polite and courteous response to all internal and external queries.  

Previous experience of working in an office is essential, and experience of a sales environment would be advantageous however not essential. 

The ideal candidate will have good organisational and communications skills, be hardworking, reliable and have worked with Computer Packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel. 

We are currently seeking to recruit an Estimator to be based at our Rigifa, Cove offices.

The main responsibilities of this role are producing estimates alongside other team members, maintaining and improving the quality of estimating techniques and processes.  The successful candidate will be required to attend tender meetings and liaise with clients in order to gain a thorough understanding of the project requirements.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in civil engineering along with a detailed understanding of estimating techniques as well as a sound knowledge of spreadsheets and other estimating software packages.  The role will involve detailed analysis of direct and indirect costs, along with regular reporting on the progress of tenders at all stages and working to deadlines in order to achieve desirable results.

The role is mainly office based but occasional site visits will be required to expand technical knowledge and company culture and therefore it is essential that you hold a valid clean UK Driving License.

We currently have vacancies for 2 x JCB 2CX Operatives based at Rigifa, Cove.

The successful candidates should be experienced at operating a Streetmaster 2CX, hold a current CSCS card qualification and a full driving license.

We currently have a vacancy for a Surfacing Supervisor within our Construction & Surfacing Division to supervise contracts and carry out onsite training with the Surfacing Operative crews. 

This post requires a current Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Certificate, CSCS Card, Street Works Supervisor Card and SVQ/NQV Level 2.

We are looking for someone who has had previous experience in a similar role, is a versatile, flexible and accommodating worker and who has a clean driving license.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Light Commercial Vehicle Mechanic for our workshop in Parkmore, Dufftown to maintain and repair our wide range of fleet vehicles. 

Since the role requires a great degree of independence, extensive experience in fault diagnosis and repairs as well as an ability to work on your own initiative are essential.

The candidate must be able to display work experience of LGV inspections and MOT preparation while undertaking general repairs on various makes of heavy and light commercials.

You will be comfortable in an engineering environment as the job is very hands on. You will be a team player who can also work alone in order to meet the demands of this busy fleet maintenance division

Lawrie Demolition is Aberdeen’s oldest demolition company specialising in partial and complete demolition as well as reclamation and recycling.

The company have an opening for a demolition operative labourer. Experience is preferred but full ongoing training will be given to the right candidate.

A driving licence is preferred but not essential.

As part of our team applicants will be expected to have a hands-on,  can do attitude and be able to follow instruction as well as work under their own initiative. This is a physical role and requires a modest level of fitness as well as being comfortable working in and outdoors in all weather.

The role will involve demolition labouring duties including soft stripping buildings, working at height as well as operating various power tools and small plant when and if the need arises, also preforming any other site duties while taking instruction from the site supervisor or chargehands. This is a varied job with the ability to learn, develop and use many different skills as your employment progresses.

A standard working week is 39 hours with overtime available but not guaranteed.

The job is based in Aberdeen but will occasionally involve working away from home for short periods. Accommodation and transport will be provided when this is necessary.

The hourly rate will depend on age and level of experience.

For further detail please contact Graeme McInnes, Operations Manager  Tel. Office – 01224 876333 / Mobile - 07730 000349 and all applications should be sent to recruitment@leiths-group.co.uk

We are currently recruiting for Traffic Management Operatives, you will be based at Cumbernauld but you will be required to work at various sites, which may require overnight stays.

Duties will include:

Installing and removing lane closures and contraflow systems on high speed dual carriageways

Installing and removing temporary traffic signal systems/road lane closures/diversion signing and contra flow systems in urban and rural areas

Carrying out convoy traffic management systems

Installing and removing vehicle and pedestrian barriers

General maintenance duties of traffic management set ups

Mobile lane closures and hard shoulder cover

You should be fully qualified, have demonstrable previous experience, be flexible with regards to working hours and be available to start at the earliest opportunity; the successful candidates will be rewarded with good rates of pay.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Plant Fitter for the maintenance and repair of our wide range of plant and equipment, you will be based at our workshop in Rigifa, Cove however regular visits to other sites is a requirement of the role so you must hold a current driving licence.

These roles require a great degree of independence, extensive experience in fault diagnosis and repairs as well as an ability to work on your own initiative.

The ideal candidate will already come from a mechanical engineering background ideally with demonstrable experience as a mechanical engineer or fitter in the heavy plant or quarrying industry.

You will be a team player who is equally comfortable working alone to meet the demands of this busy plant maintenance division.  Attention to detail along with a focus on Health & Safety is vital for this challenging role.

We are currently recruiting for the following full time permanent positions in the Traffic Management Division:

• IPV Operators
• 12D Operatives
• 12A Operatives

These positions are based at Cumbernauld, Glasgow with work being carried out throughout the Central Belt of Scotland.   

The successful candidates should hold a current driving licence, be available to start at the earliest opportunity and will be rewarded with competitive rates of pay. 

If you have the right skills and qualities, please apply via email to: recruitment@leiths-group.co.uk

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss any of the roles, please contact Andrew Bustard – TM Divisional Manager on 01236 875134. 

We are currently recruiting for Surfacing Operatives to be based at Rigifa, Cove.

You will be required to work at various sites across the North East of Scotland and will ideally have worked in a similar role and have experience of construction sites.

Successful candidates should hold a current CSCS card qualification and a clean driving licence. 

We are currently recruiting for a Civils Operatives to be based at Rigifa, Cove and New Forres.

You will be required to work at various sites across the North East of Scotland and will ideally have worked within a civil engineering / groundwork environment.

Successful candidates should hold a current CSCS card qualification and a clean driving licence.