Builder

A builder's duties might depend primarily on their specialist area, there are some general duties that most builders will be expected to carry out when on site. Potential duties and responsibilities include the following:

1. Using heavy machinery appropriately
2. Erecting, maintaining and dismantling scaffolding
3. Understanding technical drawings
4. Soundproofing or waterproofing structures
5. Laying pipes
6. Supervising contractors as part of a project
7. Planning new developments as part of a construction team
8. Applying insulation

• Knowledge of how trucks, cranes, diggers or forklifts are used, as heavy lifting is often done via machinery


• Safe use of power drills, ladders, concrete mixers and access platforms


• Ability to read technical drawings


• Close attention to detail and steadiness