Groundworker – Civils Operative

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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. 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.

#INDMM


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Location: Chorley
Job Description:

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. 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.

#INDMM

JBRP1_UKTJ

Posted: May 10th, 2026