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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Salary

    £32,000 - £44,000 /year

  • Career level

    Skilled Operative / Craft

  • Qualification

    Precast / manufacturing experience, CSCS or factory plant tickets

  • Experience

    2 – 4 Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Explore Manufacturing – Talent Community to join their project team in Nottingham delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Join the Explore Manufacturing Talent Community

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 6094
  • Project / Base Location: Explore Industrial Park, Nottingham, S80 3DT, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
  • Target Experience: 2 – 4 Years
  • Compensation Benchmark: £32,000 – £44,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
  • Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Operate automated precast concrete carousel production systems, batching machinery, and advanced casting beds at the expanded Worksop facility.
  • Assemble precision steel formwork, position rebar cages, and install cast-in MEP conduits for high-specification modular components.
  • Monitor concrete placement, laser leveling, automated compaction, and controlled thermal curing cycles.
  • Conduct pre-pour and post-cure dimensional quality checks, completing electronic inspection checklists.
  • Perform routine mechanical maintenance on production equipment and champion 5S Lean manufacturing standards.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Experience in precast concrete manufacturing, modern construction manufacturing (MMC), or industrial production environments.
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, rebar schedules, and factory quality assurance protocols.
  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift or Overhead Gantry Crane certification highly desirable.
  • Commitment to precision craftsmanship, teamwork, and rigorous manufacturing safety standards.
  • Willingness to work flexible day/night production shift patterns at Worksop.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

  • Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
  • Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
  • Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
  • Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery Precast Concrete Manufacturing Automated Carousel Casting Precision Steel Formwork Reinforced Precast Assemblies Lean Manufacturing (5S)

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This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.

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