Construction Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Shawbury
The package: £11-£14PH + Overtime rate
Hours: Monday- Friday 40 hours per week
Are you hungry to expand your career, develop your experience? Would working for a leading Construction company who are experiencing a rapid growth period excite you?
A bit about us:
Darwin Group LTD is the UK’s leading modular construction provider for the Healthcare Sector, providing unique design and build projects that are delivered in half the time associated with traditional construction. We offer a complete turnkey solution, owning all stages of the design and build process through our in-house team of more than 150 Design and Construction specialists.
When working within our offsite construction facility in Shawbury you will be part of a team responsible for:
- Construction of our bespoke module design
- Steel/timber frame construction
- Drylining
- Timber/steel joist installation and floor substrate
- Maintaining programme
When working on one of our nationwide sites you will be part of a team that is responsible for:
- Installation and commissioning of modular buildings
- Steel erection
- External cladding
- Site specific 1st fix carpentry works
- Maintaining programme
All tools, PPE, and equipment are supplied by Darwin Group. Darwin Group also supply vans/vehicles, hotels and a subsistence allowance of £22.50 per day when working onsite. You will be paid for the time you travel to and from sites.
This is a fast paced and exciting environment to work within, and also gives candidates the opportunity to learn new skills. Darwin Group has a strong belief in promoting from within, so progression is very achievable for the right candidate.
Requirements and skills for the role
- Valid UK driving licence
- Relevant knowledge of construction
- Experience of using hand/power tools
- Good time keeping
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication skills
The rewards
· Competitive salary – we are national living wage accredited company
· Career development where you will benefit from a wide range of support and training
· Enhanced company sick pay that increases with your length of service
· A competitive family leave package
· Life assurance x 3 your salary
· 27 days annual leave + Bank holidays
· Enhanced Pension employer contribution of 5%
Darwin Group is an equal opportunity employer which means we will always strive to be 100% inclusive, whilst not tolerating discrimination of any kind. We are hiring talented, impact-driven individuals who want to be more than just another employee. Could you be one of them?
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Construction Worker roles across Darwin Group Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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