General Duties Labourer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Your Aramark journey starts here
Are you wanting to work in a business who will offer you a great work life balance?
Do you want to join a cracking team and a business that has opportunity across the UK?
Are you an experienced labourer/handyman and looking for your next challenge?
If the answer is yes, then read on. We are currently recruiting a full time and part time Labourer to join our team working at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh EH13 0PP
Perks of the job
- £12 per hour
- Full time position - 35 hours per week, 5 days over 7
- Part time position – 16 hours per week, 5 days over 7
- Shifts Mon-Thurs 0800-1615, Fri 0800-1200
- Life assurance & Pension contribution
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Opportunity to work towards NVQ’s and Apprenticeship schemes
- Love2Shop discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop!
- You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within!
- As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided.
What you'll be doing
- General duties including moving and shifting, driving, painting, gardening etc.
- You will be working in a small team of 4
- Assembling equipment and/or Accommodation Equipment (i.e., Desks, shelving etc.) as required
- Stores Management, monitoring, delivery, and accounting as directed
- Will work as part of the Facilities Team on site, supporting in other areas as directed.
Experience
- Experience of DIY/light carpentry work would be an advantage
- DBS Required – applied for by applicant if position is offered, repaid on commencement of employment.
- Will be required to complete basic security vetting for MOD site.
About Aramark
Northern Europe - Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
Northern Europe - About Aramark
Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
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: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Duties Labourer roles across Aramark'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 Catering & Food Service Contractors.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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