Groundworker

• Site Preparation: Clearing and preparing construction sites
• Setting out and levelling the ground
• Forward plan material and equipment
• Ground Excavation: Digging trenches for foundations, drainage, and utilities
• Ensuring trenches meet safety standards
• Concrete Work: Mixing, pouring, and levelling concrete
• Installing formwork and reinforcement
• Drainage and Pipework: Installing drainage systems
• Ensuring proper alignment, sealing, and gradient of pipes
• Installing brickwork to manholes, gulleys, and service pits
• Testing drainage systems
• Utility Installation: Laying utility services
• Following local utility installation standards
• Surfacing and Paving: Laying tarmac, paving slabs, block paving, and kerbs
• Compacting and levelling surfaces
• Landscaping and Finishing: Backfilling excavated areas and grading land
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operating construction machinery
• Conducting routine checks and basic maintenance
• Health and Safety: Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Identifying and mitigating potential hazards
• Collaborating with Other Trades: Work with site manager, supervisors, and other trades
• Communicating progress and reporting issues
• Site Clean-Up: Removing debris and waste materials
• Ensuring compliance with environmental standards
• Completed tasks and reporting to site supervisors
• Maintaining records of materials used and equipment operated

• Valid CSCS Card according to your position
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in ground working
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices
• Right to Work in the UK
• Valid UK driving license

Ideally hold Roller and Dumper Tickets, CPCS or NPORS. (But not a necessity)