Job Description
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Groundworker – Civils Operative (UK Wide)
My client is expanding fast and is looking to take on an experienced groundworker to work on short-duration civils projects across the UK. They actually need two people to join the team.
KEY INFO – READ FIRST
- Working away: up to 4 nights per week (UK wide)
- Location: must be based in the North West, within reach of Preston
- Salary:£35,000 basic + £5,000 guaranteed overnight premium (£40,000 total)
- Role: permanent, Monday–Friday (45 hours)
Essential qualifications
- NRSWA (Streetworks)
- CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne)
- Full UK driving licence
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a groundworker
(Proof of qualifications required)
The role
As a groundworker, you’ll carry out general civils and groundwork on car park installations, ensuring jobs are completed safely and on time. This includes:
- Excavations and service trenching
- Installing bollards, columns and signposts
- Kerbs, paving, concrete, tarmac and reinstatement
- Using CAT & Genny to locate underground services
- Operating small highways maintenance plant
- Working safely and to high quality standards
- Communicating with clients on site
This is a hands-on role suited to a groundworker who takes pride in high standards and tidy finishes.
Working away
This role involves staying away up to four nights per week. xwzovoh When working away, my client provides:
- Quality accommodation
- Meal allowance
- Overnight premium paid monthly
What’s in it for you
- Company van, fuel card, tools, PPE & boots provided
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance & private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Strong focus on wellbeing
Desirable (not essential)
- CSCS card
- Asbestos Awareness
- Abrasive Wheels
- Manual Handling
If you’re a skilled groundworker who’s happy working away and wants stability with a growing business, this is a great opportunity.
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