Explore Manufacturing
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Nottingham
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Salary
£32,000 - £44,000 /year
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Career level
Skilled Operative / Craft
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Qualification
Precast / manufacturing experience, CSCS or factory plant tickets
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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.
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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
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.
