John Gunn and Sons Ltd

Company

John Gunn and Sons Ltd

John Gunn & Sons Ltd was established in 1912 and has traded for over 110 years.

Location

Lybster, Caithness

Hours

Full Time

Type

Apprenticeships & Training

Duration

2 years

Salary

£28,000 – £40,000

Apprentice General Construction Operative

Job Posted:

23rd March 2026

Applications Close:

23rd April 2026

John Gunn & Sons Ltd. are a long-established company based in Caithness, Scotland, who specialise in civil engineering operations, quarry supplies and services, property development and plant hire.
If you are ready to dive into a career that makes a real difference and play a massive part in our upcoming exciting projects, then this is a fantastic opportunity to build skills in a supportive team to launch your career in the industry.
The position will be a 2-year apprenticeship, including in-house training alongside the completion of an SCQF level 5 in construction operations at Thurso or Inverness College.

Benefits: Annual Leave, Company Pension, Training Programme.

Job Description

Your main responsibilities will include.

  • Surfacing Works.
  • Concrete Works.
  • Installation of Drainage.
  • Installation of services (Electric, BT, watermains)
  • Kerbing and slabbing works.
  • Steel reinforcement and shuttering works.

Requirements

  • Have good timekeeping.
  • Good attitude and work ethic.
  • Ability to cope with the physical side of the role, which involves manual labour and working
    outdoors in all weathers.
  • Someone enthusiastic and willing to learn.
  • Someone who can work as part of a team and as an individual.
  • Good communication skills and able to build working relationships.
  • Be self-motivated.

Desirable (but not essential)

  • A full UK Driving license.
  • Current CSCS card or any plant tickets.

Applicants are to send their CV to [email protected].
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