Semi-Skilled Labourer

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to integrate a Semi-skilled Labourer to support our fabrication teams.
 
Job Title | Semi-Skilled Labourer  
Location  | Scarva, Banbridge, Gilford, Facilities 
Hours | 7.00am to 5.00pm Mon to Thurs & 7.00am to 4.00pm Friday
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Site Supervisor
Application Deadline
June 24, 2025
Department
Contracts
Employment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Alternative Heat Head Office
Workplace type
Onsite
Reporting To
Site Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting the manufacturing/assembly teams.
  • Assembling modular frames and pods.
  • Installing equipment in frames and modules.
  • Heat wrapping & Packaging modules for dispatch.
  • Load and unload deliveries.
  • Operation engineering equipment, also hand and power tools.
  • Preparing material for fab facility.
  • Maintenance and General housekeeping.
  • Adhering to health and safety polices at all times.
  • Any other duties deemed necessary by management.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria:
  • 1-2 years previous Joinery experience Previous assembly experience.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. 
  • Ability to read measuring tape use hand and power tools.
Desired Criteria:
  • Valid CSR Card
  • Current Forklift license

Benefits

  • Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
  • Annual flu vaccine
  • Free annual health check during working hours.
  • Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
  • Lavish Long service awards
  • Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee Full access to car emergency kit.
  • Annual Christmas raffle
  • Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
  • Secure, free onsite parking.
  • Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
  • Free Tea & Coffee
  • Friendly and supportive working environment

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. 
Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.

We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe. 

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Application Deadline
June 24, 2025
Department
Contracts
Employment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Alternative Heat Head Office
Workplace type
Onsite
Reporting To
Site Supervisor
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