Skilled Labourer - Fit-Outs
Position Summary
A position is available for a skilled labourer experienced in finishing / fit-out trades and minor construction or alteration works. The role involves carrying out a wide range of tasks across multiple finishing disciplines.
Key duties include surface preparation and assisting with plastering, tiling, painting, installation of fixtures and fittings, and other finishing activities. Additional responsibilities may include basic site preparation, mixing materials, and maintaining clean, safe, and hazard-free work areas.
The skilled labourer will support qualified tradespeople during finishing and fit-out works, safely handle materials, and operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and light machinery. The role may also require assembling and dismantling scaffolding or temporary structures to support finishing operations.
Applicants should have previous experience in interior finishing and fit-out trades such as plastering, tiling, painting, or carpentry, along with a sound understanding of minor construction practices. Strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in varying site conditions are essential.
The primary objective of this role is to contribute to the timely, safe, and high-quality completion of finishing and fit-out projects, ensuring consistent workmanship and attention to detail at every stage.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1 Perform general cleaning duties and safe upkeep of the construction sites
2 Prepare site for planned works by sub-contractors
3 Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and removing hazards
4 Install fixtures and fittings and support general fit-out operations as required.
5 Follow instructions from site – foreman / supervisors to perform manual labour tasks
6 Assist the foreman with various tasks in different trades
7 Do basic works in various trades such as snagging, touching ups, basic plastering works etc...
8 Carry out surface preparation and provide assistance with plastering, tiling, painting, and other finishing activities.
9 Assist qualified tradespeople in the execution of finishing and minor construction works, when necessary and as directed by the site-foreman / supervisor
10 Perform basic site preparation tasks, including mixing materials and maintaining clean, safe, and hazard-free work areas.
11 Operate, maintain, and handle hand tools, power tools, and light machinery as directed by the Site-Foreman / supervisor in a safe and efficient manner.
12 Assemble and dismantle scaffolding or temporary structures where necessary to support finishing works.
13 Assist in the loading and unloading of construction and finishing materials
14 Be required to assist steel fixers in handling rebar works
Level of Education Standard & Experience Required
TYPE OF WORKING EXPERIENCE – Previous experience in interior finishing and fit-out trades, such as plastering, tiling, painting, or carpentry.
SPECIFIC WORKING EXPERIENCE - Sound working knowledge of minor construction and alteration practices.
LANGUAGES- WRITTEN/SPOKEN - strong communication skills in English
OTHERS -
Proven ability to use hand and power tools commonly associated with finishing works.
Strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively under varying site conditions.
English
Maltese
