64 construction jobs found in Penrith

Receptionist Location: Penrith, CA11 0DN Hours: 08:00 start - 5 to 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday (Part - time) Pay: £13.00 - £14.00 per hour (PAYE) Duration: Long-term (2+ years) An experienced Receptionist is required to join a major infrastructure project based in Penrith. This Receptionist role is situated within a live construction site office and requires a professional, organised and reliable individual who can confidently manage front-of-house responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Managing the reception desk within a busy site office environment Greeting visitors and contractors and ensuring site access procedures are followed Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately Providing administrative support to the site management team Maintaining accurate records and organised documentation Adhering to site health & safety and confidentiality proceduresEssential Requirements: Previous experience as a receptionist Comfortable working within a...

Our Major Projects team are recruiting 1x Civils Foreman to start ASAP in Penrith. Job Details Starting: Monday 23rd February 2026 Duration: On Going Location: Penrith Rates: £30PH Working hours: 50HPW - Some overtime weekends Essential Requirements Black/Gold CSCS SMSTS Machine Tickets Checkable work references Benefits Weekly pay CIS payment

Our Indsutrial team are recruiting 1x Blue CPCS Slinger/Signaller (All Types – All Duties) for work in Penrith. Job Details Starting: Immediate Duration: On Going Location: Penrith (CA10) Basic hours: 07:00-17:00 Monday-Friday Basic rate (first 9.5hrs/day Mon-Fri): £22ph Duties: Working on the A66 highways project.  Essential requirements Blue CPCS card (Slinger – All Types – All Duties) Safety Critical Medical Own Transport Checkable work references

Our Major Projects team are recruiting Drainage Gang in Penrith (CA10) Please note that due to the site locations, you must have your own transport. Job Details Location: Penrith (CA10) Start: February 23rd Duration: Long-term Working hours: 07:00-17:00 Monday-Friday There will be overtime/weekends available as jobs progress No Digs Duties: Working on major civils projects. Duties will include deep drainage and ducting using trench boxes, etc. Roles: 1x Ganger, 1x Pipelayer, 1x Gen Op/Groundworker Essential requirements CSCS/CPCS/SSSTS Own Transport Full PPE Checkable work references

Your new company You'll be joining a well‑established construction contractor working on a busy project at Centre Parcs, Whinfell Forest. The team is known for maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism, and you'll be supporting ongoing works during a short but important phase of the project. Your new role You will be working as a freelance labourer from 17/02 to 27/02, assisting with general site duties. This includes supporting trades, moving materials, maintaining site cleanliness, and helping ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations. The role requires reliability, good communication, and a proactive approach to site tasks. What you'll need to succeed A valid CSCS cardPrevious experience in a labouring role Strong work ethic and the ability to follow instructions Good awareness of site safety Ability to travel to Whinfell Forest Holiday Village, Penrith, CA10 2DW What you'll get in return Competitive hourly rate Short-term work with the potential for future...

Your new company My client is a leading provider of infrastructure and construction. They are currently recruiting an experienced Receptionist/ Administrator to join their team for 6 weeks on their current project. Your new role This role will be based at CA10 3XR, you must be able to reliably commute. Working hours 7:30-16:30. You will be the first point of contact for site visitors, managing the visitors' book and distributing visitors' passes. Accepting deliveries, logging mail in and out. Set up new employees on timesheet recording system, issue ID badges, control new starters & leavers. Logistical & low value procurement. Responding to incoming calls and emails. Updating and maintaining databases and carrying out other basic administrative tasks.What you'll need to succeed Previous receptionist experience or similar. Excellent telephone manner, with strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrable IT literacy with Microsoft Office,...

We Build Recruitment are looking for a Labourer to start on Monday in Penrith, CA11. Duties include: General labouring duties. For this role you must have * Full PPE CSCS Card not required ! For more information please call Abbie on (phone number removed)

Job Opportunity: DEA/Stock Condition Surveyor   TSA Surveying are currently working in partnership with a prominent building consultancy looking to add a contract DEA to their team in Cumbria Role Overview: As a Stock Condition Surveyor/DEA, you will use a tablet to record the condition of various social housing properties. Your responsibilities will include: Assessing the remaining lifespan of key components, such as kitchens and bathrooms Evaluating the exterior condition of the properties Applying the HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) to identify health and safety risks at each location Gathering EPC information (No Lodgement)Ideal Candidates: Experience in stock condition surveying or related fields Familiarity with the HHSRS system Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Ability to work efficiently using technology (tablets) Experience in carrying out EPCs Accredited DEA through Elmhurst or ECMK.  If this job is of interest, please don’t...

Vacancy- Plant Operator Location- Peel Place Quarry, CA19 1YD Rate- £22.50 Looking for candidates who operate the below: Shovel Driver ADT driver Dumper Candidates must have valid CPCS or NPORS MPQC essential but we can arrange one for candidates If you are available for please contact Bruno Bagi (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

Our Major Projects Team are currently recruiting 2x Shuttering Joiners in the Penrith area. Job Details: * Start date: March 2nd 2026 * Duration: 2-3 Weeks * Location: Penrith * Hours: 07:30-17:30 Monday-Friday * Rate: £28PH Essential requirements: * Blue CSCS Card * Checkable work references * Safety Critical Medical (we can organise this if not already held) * Pass a drug/alcohol test

Search Recruitment Group are seeking experienced 360 excavator operator on a civils site in Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) Key Duties would include digging trenches fir pipework and grading stone. To be considered for this role, candidates must hold a valid 360 Excavator Ticket on CPCS or NPORS. The ideal candidate will have good experience working with deep drainage on large civils sites. Applicants must be able to provide at least two recent work references, including names, contact details, and company information. If you are interested please apply with your most up to date CV that shows all your valid certificates and licenses. Or alternatively contact Joe at Search on (phone number removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Search Recruitment Group are seeking experienced Confined Space Operatives with a dumper ticket to start on a civils site in Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) Key responsibilities include installing pipes up to 2 to 4 meters deep helping create roads and sewers on site. To be considered for this role, candidates must hold a valid Forward tipping dumper ticket on CPCS or NPORS card, along with a Medium Risk Confined Spaces certification that is in date. The ideal candidate will have good experience working with deep drainage on large civils sites. Applicants must be able to provide at least two recent work references, including names, contact details, and company information. If you are interested please apply with your most up to date CV that shows all your valid certificates and licenses. Or alternatively contact Joe at Search on (phone number removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants,...

Cumbria, CA16 £ Contracted Rate Ongoing 45 hours per week (Paid) Precision Recruitment Group are recruiting experienced Groundworkers for a leading Civils & Construction contractor. Initial works will be on a temporary basis, based on site in Cumbria, working on a Waste Water treatment works. Duties include * Using a CAT4 cable avoidance tool to dig trial holes. * General Groundwork duties. * Work in line with all site health & safety regulations and company procedures About you: * Minimum of 3 years' Groundworking / Civils experience * EUSR 1&2 for Cable avoidance. * Safety Critical Medical. * Plant ticket advantageous * Ability to work independently or as part o.f a Groundworks team * Enthusiastic with the ability to use initiative when working unsupervised Apply & Reward. You can apply for this vacancy through this website. References and eligibility will be checked as part of our standard vetting procedures. Follow PRG on social media for job...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Groundworker on a PERMANENT BASIS with a valid 360 ticket to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple long-term framework sites throughout Cumbria, supporting essential infrastructure projects within the water sector. Key Responsibilities * Carry out all aspects of groundworks to a high standard * Operate 360 excavators safely and efficiently * Work on water-related infrastructure projects * Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations on site Essential Requirements * Proven experience as a Groundworker * Valid 360 Excavator Ticket * Experience working on water sites (preferred) * EUSR Ticket (desirable) * Willingness to be flexible to meet company and site needs ________________________________________ What We Offer * Competitive pay (dependent on experience and flexibility) * Paid travel time to and from site (based on hourly rate) * Company vehicle * Fuel card * Company pension scheme *...

On behalf of our valued client, WINNER Recruitment are currently looking for 4x General Labourers to work on a solar project in Carlisle starting ASAP. As a general labourer working on this project, your role will include, but not limited to: Assisting site engineers General housekeeping duties Torque marking General construction related tasks All applicants for this role must have a valid CSCS Card For more information call Dylan on (phone number removed) (option 4) or (phone number removed)

2 x Experienced Fire Door Carpenters Required 2 x Fire Door Carpenters required wef From Monday 23rd February 2026. 4 to 6 weeks work Install of New Fire Doors Must have Blue Card CSCS NVQ2 OWN TOOLS OWN TRANSPORT 5 YEARS PLUS EXPERIENCE IN FITTING FIRE DOORS

This is a temporary / contract role to assist an engineer with the installation of medium sized equipment in shops and outlets. ALL MILEAGE PAID AND EXPENSES PAID. CSCS card and Ltd company are essential for payment. Weekly payment. Labouring or manual experience is essential, and somebody who is very much a hands on person and can use basic tools. The equipment, ATM's are quite heavy therefore must be able to lift and manouvre with the engineer. Working in a team of 2. This role is to cover the Newcastle, Sunderland, Carlisle area, and possibly up to Scotland too. All mileage from door to door will be paid at 40p per mile, and you may also need to travel up to 3 hours per day on occasion to reach the destination. You may on occasion be asked to work further afield, and a hotel and all overnight expenses would be paid. This is a 10 hour day, based again door to door and any time over 10 hours will be paid in overtime at normal rate. Super role, lovely company, start next...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Groundworker on a PERMANENT BASIS with a valid 360 ticket to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple long-term framework sites throughout Cumbria, supporting essential infrastructure projects within the water sector. Key Responsibilities * Carry out all aspects of groundworks to a high standard * Operate 360 excavators safely and efficiently * Work on water-related infrastructure projects * Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations on site Essential Requirements * Proven experience as a Groundworker * Valid 360 Excavator Ticket * Experience working on water sites (preferred) * EUSR Ticket (desirable) * Willingness to be flexible to meet company and site needs ________________________________________ What We Offer * Competitive pay (dependent on experience and flexibility) * Paid travel time to and from site (based on hourly rate) * Company vehicle * Fuel card * Company pension scheme *...

Groundworker – Carlisle 📍 Carlisle | 🕒 Monday–Friday Dayshift | 40–50 Hours per Week Prime Workforce Solutions (PWS) are currently recruiting experienced Groundworkers on behalf of a well-established Civil Engineering contractor for long-term contract work based in Carlisle. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, skilled operatives seeking steady work through to the end of June / beginning of July — with the potential for extension. The Role You will be working as part of a civil engineering team delivering infrastructure and groundwork packages. Duties will include: * Concrete works (including pouring, finishing, and associated groundwork) * Cabling and troughing * Excavation and digging * Laying paving and kerbing * Tarmac works * General site groundwork duties as required Working Hours * Monday to Friday – Dayshift * 40–50 hours per week available (depending on site/location) * Optional Saturday nightshift available (not mandatory)...

My client are construction and civil engineering contractor. They are looking to onboard a site manager to help deliver schemes in Cumbria. My client are operating across the AMP 8 framework delivering infrastructure works. Site manager responsibilities: * Programme management and delivery. * Writing and amending RAMS. * Raising and signing permits. * Daily briefings. * Detailed record keeping. * Ordering materials. * QA/ QC. * Managing health and safety. * Look ahead programs. * Liaising with the client and local authorities. * Working alongside and reporting to the project manager. Site manager requirements: * Right to work in the UK. * NVQ level 6. * CSCS card - White, gold or black. * SMSTS. * First aid. * Competent with writing RAMS. * IT literate. * Full UK driving licence. * Experience within the water sector. The next steps to apply for the role! Click the apply button and send your CV