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About
Ashton Recruitment was established in Belfast in 2004, but our experience in recruitment spans much longer than that. With over 25 years of industry experience, our Managing Director, Karen Ferran, has built long-standing relationships with businesses across Northern Ireland who trust us to help them find the right people.
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Our relationships with clients and candidates are built on simple, honest conversations. Whether it’s checking in with a candidate after they’ve started a new role or being at the end of the phone when you need urgent staffing support, we believe being easy to reach and ready to help makes all the difference. Being approachable, flexible, and open to a conversation is at the heart of how we work.
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Labourer
Location: Duncrue, Belfast
Pay: £12.71 - £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday- 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday- 8:00am - 2:30pm
Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same?
Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Labourer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with construction experience who enjoys practical work and being part of a supportive team. You'll work on a variety of installation and construction projects across Northern Ireland, with occasional travel to the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.
What's in it for you?
- Early finish every Friday.
- Opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
- Long-term career prospects with a growing business.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist skilled tradespeople with installation and construction work.
- Load, unload, and move materials, tools, and equipment.
- Keep work areas clean, organised, and safe.
- Carry out general labouring duties to support site operations.
- Follow all health and safety procedures.
- Complete basic paperwork as required.
- Deliver a professional service while working on customer sites.
What We're Looking For
- Previous construction or labouring experience.
- Valid CSR Card.
- Full, clean driving licence.
- Comfortable working at height.
- Strong work ethic with good attention to detail.
- Able to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-established employer and enjoy hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Job Features
Labourer Location: Duncrue, Belfast Pay: £12.71 – £13.50 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Thursday- 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday- 8:00am – 2:30pm Looking for a hands-...
General Operative
Our client manufactures high-quality kitchen and bedroom doors. They are looking for a reliable, hardworking General Operative to support production across the factory while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
We're recruiting General Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Cookstown. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on work and want to build a long-term career within a supportive production environment.
Location: Cookstown
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 6:30am to 5:15pm
Pay: £12.71 per hour, increasing to £12.91 per hour after successfully completing the 6-month probation period.
Benefits
- Free on-site parking.
- Health & wellbeing programme.
- Referral programme.
- Full training provided.
Main Duties
- Support operations across multiple production departments.
- Assist with the manufacture, assembly and preparation of finished products.
- Operate woodworking and manufacturing machinery safely (full training provided).
- Prepare materials and assist skilled operatives to meet production targets.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Carry out manual handling, lifting, moving and stacking of materials.
- Follow quality procedures and standard operating processes.
- Work as part of the production team to achieve daily and weekly targets.
- Report any hazards and comply with all health and safety procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or operative role is desirable but not essential.
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Forklift licence is advantageous but not essential.
- Basic spoken and written English.
Job Features
General Operative Our client manufactures high-quality kitchen and bedroom doors. They are looking for a reliable, hardworking General Operative to support production across the factory while maintain...
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Ashton Recruitment is the trading name of Ashton Recruitment Ltd. Register in NI with registration number NI061824. VAT No. 844102459 Registered office, 25 Howard Street, Belfast, BT1 6NB
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