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

Various locations in Caithness – Head Office is in Lybster

Hours

47.5 hours

Type

Full Time

Duration

Permanent

Salary

£28,000 – £40,000

Apprentice General Construction Operative

Job Posted:

26th March 2026

Applications Close:

20th April 2026

Overview

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.

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 time keeping
  • Good attitude and work ethic
  • Ability to cope with physical side of role which involves manual labour and working outdoors in all weathers
  • Someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn
  • Someone who can work as part of a team and as an individual
  • Good communications 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.

Benefits

  • Annual Leave
  • Company Pension
  • Training Programme

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