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Ongoing Opportunities Across Leiths

At Leiths, we are always keen to hear from talented and motivated individuals who would like to join our team.

Applications for the positions below are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. While there may not always be an immediate vacancy available, suitable candidates may be considered for current or future opportunities across the Group.

We welcome expressions of interest for the following roles:

• Traffic Management Operative – Cumbernauld
• Mobile Plant Operative (Dozer) – Lairgandour, Daviot, Inverness
• Groundworker – Lairgandour, Daviot, Inverness
• Excavator Operative / Dumper Driver – Lairgandour, Daviot, Inverness
• Driver Positions – Rigifa, Cove and locations across Scotland

What We're Looking For

We are interested in hearing from individuals who are:

• Reliable, motivated and safety conscious
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to delivering high standards of work
• In possession of relevant licences, tickets, qualifications or experience appropriate to the role applied for

Why Join Leiths?

Leiths is one of Scotland's leading construction materials and civil engineering businesses, offering a wide range of career opportunities across quarrying, construction, transport, road surfacing, traffic management and support services.

We are committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for development, training and long-term career progression.

How to Apply

To register your interest, please submit your application online, including an up-to-date CV and details of the role(s) and location(s) you are interested in.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted when relevant opportunities become available.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Asphalt General Manager to lead and oversee our Asphalt Business, playing a key role in driving performance and long-term success across the organisation.

Reporting to the Group Managing Director (Quarries), you will have full responsibility for the operational, commercial, and strategic management of the Leiths Group Asphalt Business. This role requires strong leadership, a focus on continuous improvement, and a commitment to the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Asphalt Business
• Ensure full compliance with the Quarries Regulations 1999 and all relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation
• Maintain close collaboration with quarry management teams as required
• Drive performance across quality, productivity, efficiency, and discipline
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, legislative, and contractual obligations
• Provide professional and practical support to management teams across the business
• Promote a strong safety culture and high operational standards

About You:

• Proven senior management experience within asphalt, quarrying, or a related construction/materials sector
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to influence, support, and challenge at all levels of the organisation
• Results-driven with a strong focus on quality and operational performance

This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established and respected organisation.

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We are currently recruiting for an Asphalt Plant Operative to join our team at Mid Lairgs Quarrry, Daviot, Inverness, IV2 6XN.

This is a role for a reliable and flexible individual who enjoys working in a production environment. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our asphalt plants, helping to ensure production targets, quality standards, and health and safety requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt plants safely and efficiently.
• Carry out daily plant inspections and complete operational records.
• Monitor product quality and report any issues to management.
• Coordinate with the Weighbridge, Distribution team, and Drivers to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of raw materials for production.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping duties.
• Report plant defects and assist maintenance staff with repairs and breakdowns.
• Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental, and company procedures.
• Attend training and support colleagues when required.
• Maintain a professional and positive approach when dealing with customers, visitors, and colleagues.

About You

• Hands-on, practical, and safety conscious.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Comfortable using computers and completing paperwork.
• Experience in quarrying, asphalt, concrete production, manufacturing, or a similar environment is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate

If you're looking for a varied role with a well-established company and the opportunity to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

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We are currently recruiting Civils Operatives to join our team, based at Rigifa, Cove, and New Forres, with work at various sites across the Northeast of Scotland.

This is a hands-on role, ideally suited to candidates with previous experience in civil engineering or groundworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out civil engineering and groundwork tasks on site
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a team
• Follow site instructions and adhere to health & safety procedures

Requirements:

• Current CSCS card
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Previous experience in civil engineering or groundworks preferred

This is a great opportunity to join a busy team and work on varied civil projects across the Northeast of Scotland.

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Lawrie Demolition is Aberdeen’s longest-established demolition company, specialising in partial and complete demolition, as well as reclamation and recycling.

We are currently recruiting a Demolition Operative to join our experienced team. Previous demolition experience is preferred; however, trainees will be considered, as full ongoing training will be provided to the right candidate.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; a driving licence is desirable but not essential.

As part of our team, applicants must demonstrate a hands-on, can-do attitude, be able to follow instructions, and work both independently and as part of a team. This is a physically demanding role, requiring comfort working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Soft stripping of buildings
• Operating small power tools
• Operating small plant, when required
• Adhering to all Health & Safety regulations
• Maintaining a clean and orderly site

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to learn, develop, and apply a wide range of skills as your employment progresses.

The position is based in Rigifa, Cove, with occasional short periods of working away from home.              When required, transport and accommodation will be provided.

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Lawrie Demolition has an exciting opportunity for a Demolition Supervisor to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for supervising small to medium-sized demolition projects and managing a team of operatives on site.

Previous demolition experience is essential, and applicants must have a strong practical understanding of modern demolition and recycling techniques. Experience operating small to medium-sized plant would be advantageous but is not essential.

This role would suit a CCDO Topman or Chargehand looking to take the next step in their career. Training will be provided where required. A full UK driving licence is essential, as a company van will be provided.

The position is physically demanding and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.

You will be responsible for managing site health and safety, including understanding, implementing, and amending RAMS as required. Basic IT skills are necessary to enable email correspondence and the maintenance of site records.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed programmes
• Supervise small to medium demolition projects and site teams
• Review and make minor amendments to risk assessments and method statements
• Ensure all site personnel understand and sign RAMS prior to works commencing
• Plan and prioritise daily workloads for yourself and your team
• Allocate tasks, brief teams on targets, programmes, initiatives, and company policies
• Maximise salvage and recycling of materials at all times
• Maintain awareness of current legislation, regulations, and industry guidance
• Undertake general labouring duties and operate plant when required and trained
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times, including specialist equipment where necessary
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional site environment

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Sound understanding of demolition processes, site safety, and regulations
• Basic knowledge of cost control and budgets
• Basic IT skills, including use of smartphones/tablets and Microsoft Word & Outlook
• Good level of physical fitness
• Willingness to travel between sites and work away from home when required
• Ability to work in dirty, noisy, dusty, and all-weather environments
• Commitment to maintaining a positive company image, including keeping plant, fleet, and equipment clean and well presented
• Right to work in the UK.

This role is ideal for an experienced demolition professional looking to progress their career while leading teams in challenging and rewarding environments.

If this opportunity is of interest, please get in touch to discuss further.

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We currently have a vacancy for an Artic Driver (CE Licence) based in the Dundee / Angus area, delivering bitumen to sites across Scotland.

This role would suit a reliable, flexible, and hardworking individual. Previous experience with bitumen tankers and bitumen delivery would be advantageous, as would an in-date ADR qualification; however, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of bitumen to sites throughout Scotland
• Safe operation of articulated vehicles and tanker equipment
• Compliance with all transport, health & safety, and environmental regulations
• Completion of required documentation and vehicle checks

Requirements:

• Valid CE (Class 1) driving licence
• Up-to-date Digital Tachograph Card
• In-date Driver CPC
• Good geographical knowledge of Scotland
• Sound understanding of EU drivers’ hours regulations
• Confident use of digital tachographs
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information:

• Nights away from home are required
• ADR qualification desirable but not essential

This is a great opportunity to join a professional operation with training and long-term prospects.

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We are currently recruiting a Plant Operative (Dumper) to join our Contracting Division based in Inverness.

This is a hands-on role, responsible for routine loading and processing, ensuring full compliance with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and Safe Systems of Work at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate dumpers safely and efficiently on site
• Carry out routine loading and processing tasks
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Support site operations as required

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Current CSCS card
• CPCS / NPORS plant operator qualification
• Previous experience in a related industry, ideally with dumper operation
• Clean driving licence
• Flexible, versatile, and reliable approach to work

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team and gain experience in a varied and rewarding contracting environment.

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Driver – Mixer & Tipper (Multi-Skilled Class 2 Driver)

Based at Highland Lime Quarry in Torlundy, Fort William, we are looking for reliable and experienced multi-skilled Class 2 Drivers to join our growing team. This role requires drivers who are willing and capable of operating both mixer and tipper vehicles, delivering ready-mixed concrete and other construction materials safely and efficiently across Scotland.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient operation of a range of HGV vehicles, including:

• 8 wheeled tippers
• 6 and 8 wheeled mixer trucks 

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to drivers who are adaptable, safety-conscious, and professional in their approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of Class 2 vehicles, including mixer and tipper trucks
• Deliver materials efficiently and professionally to customer sites across Scotland
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects or safety concerns promptly
• Ensure compliance with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Regulations, and company procedures
• Load, secure, and operate vehicles correctly and safely at all times
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and care
• Follow all Health & Safety, Safe Systems of Work, and FEMAS requirements
• Attend CPC training, toolbox talks, and any required company training
• Represent the company professionally with customers, colleagues, and site personnel
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required within the role 

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Class 2 licence
• Driver CPC qualification
• Experience operating both mixer and tipper vehicles
• A flexible and positive attitude towards multi-skilled driving duties
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work 

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Varied role with modern fleet vehicles
• Ongoing training and CPC support
• Opportunity to join a growing operation in Fort William 

The successful candidate will be expected to start at the earliest opportunity.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, and flexibility required to succeed in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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We are currently recruiting a Planer Driver / Level Operative to be based at our Aberdeen facility.

You will be responsible for carrying out planing operations safely and efficiently, ensuring all work meets contract and site requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Carry out planing operations in a safe and controlled manner

·         Work effectively as part of a small crew

·         Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, and the public

·         Adhere to all health & safety procedures

About You:

·         Experience in road maintenance and/or planer operation preferred

·         Flexible, reliable, and hardworking

·         Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

·         Willing to work nights, weekends, and stay away from home when required

Requirements:

·         Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)

·         CSCS card (preferred)

·         Right to work in the UK

This role involves working on projects across the UK, offering varied and challenging work within a supportive team.