Careers

The Company

DITT Construction Ltd recently transfered its entire shareholding to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).  It is the largest construction company within Shetland. Our range of knowledge, expertise and ability allows us to undertake projects of all sizes, ranging from large scale Civil Engineering developments to Commercial and Industrial, right down to smaller scale domestic works.  The company premises include a builder’s merchants’ operation with an extensive stock, serving the retail and trade market.

Due to our continued growth, we are now looking to expand our workforce. Hiring multiple candidates for the following positions:

Site Engineer – Sullom Voe Terminal

Remuneration

  • Wages paid weekly.
  • Rate of pay based on experience.
  • Optional overtime available.

Responsibilities

  • Strict compliance with relevant health and safety protocols.
  • Awareness of environmental regulations.
  • Safely working as part of a team.
  • Comply with terminal rules and guidelines.

Desired skills and experience

  • Driving licence essential.
  • Basic knowledge of construction activities would be an advantage.

Company Benefits

  • Shop discount.
  • Shetland Island Allowance.
  • Transport to site available.
  • Potential to further training.

Shuttering Joiners & General Laboureres -  Sullom Voe Terminal

Remuneration

  • Wages paid weekly.
  • Rate of pay based on experience.
  • Optional overtime available.

Responsibilities

  • Strict compliance with relevant health and safety protocols.
  • Awareness of environmental regulations.
  • Safely working as part of a team.
  • Comply with terminal rules and guidelines.

Desired skills and experience

  • Driving licence preferred.
  • Experience using plant is favoured (dumper, roller, forklift etc).
  • Basic knowledge of construction work.

Company Benefits

  • Shop discount.
  • Shetland Island Allowance.
  • Transport to site available.
  • Potential to further training.

Joiners - Lerwick based 

Remuneration

  • Competitive rate of pay.
  • Monday – Friday, 39 hours.
  • Wages paid weekly.
  • Overtime available.
  • Relevant PPE provided.

Responsibilities

  • Strict compliance with relevant health and safety protocols.
  • Awareness of environmental regulations.
  • Working as part of a team delivering building projects.

Desired skills and experience

  • Keen eye for attention to detail.
  • Experience working within a construction environment.
  • Willingness to work additional hours when required.

Company Benefits

  • Shop discount.
  • Training and further education.
  • Pension/life insurance.

Further information about the roles can be obtained by contacting John Tait, Director, using the details below.

Applications, with details of qualifications and experience, should be submitted to:

John Tait, Director
D.I.T.T. Construction Ltd, 
Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick,
Shetland. ZE1 0PW
Email: john@ditt-shetland.co.uk

Tel: 01595 692733