Groundworker

Skilled Groundworkers / Skilled Operatives – Confined Space
Location: ST1
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £200 per day
We are recruiting 2 Skilled Groundworkers / Skilled Operatives for a short-term assignment on a Barhale civil engineering project in Stoke-on-Trent.
We are looking for experienced operatives with a strong civil engineering and groundwork background who can carry out general groundworks while supporting specialist site activities.
Positions Available
* 1 x Skilled Groundworker with Forward Tipping Dumper Ticket
* 1 x Skilled Groundworker with Confined Space Ticket
The Role
To carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to a high standard, while maintaining safe working practices and supporting the site team to deliver the project safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general civil engineering and groundwork activities.
- Undertake excavation and groundworks, including digging trenches and loading/unloading materials.
- Install drainage, lay concrete, kerbs and pavements.
- Work safely in accordance with relevant risk assessments and method statements.
- Carry out equipment checks before use.
- Keep work areas safe, clean and tidy.
- Ensure all required permits, briefings and site procedures are completed before commencing work.
- Attend site briefings, forums and toolbox talks.
- Communicate any concerns or issues to the site supervisor.
- Report near misses and provide feedback to site management.
- Maximise productive working time and follow best-practice procedures.
- Work effectively as part of the wider site team.
Specialist Requirements
Dumper Operative:
* Valid Forward Tipping Dumper Ticket.
* Able to safely operate the dumper and undertake general groundwork duties.
Confined Space Operative:
* Valid Confined Space Certificate.
* Experience or competency in confined space works.
* Must be competent in pointing up shafts and using a trowel to complete repair works.
* Able to undertake general groundwork duties alongside confined space activities.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience in general civil engineering or groundwork.
* Experience in areas such as earthworks, drainage, ducting, kerbing and concreting.
* Valid CPCS Card.
* Relevant plant or specialist certification for the position being applied for.
* Strong understanding of safe working practices and site procedures.
* Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively within a site team.
* Good communication skills and a commitment to health and safety.
Desirable
* SSSTS / SMSTS
* Environmental Awareness qualification
* NRSWA
* Additional plant tickets such as Slinger/Signaller, Ride-on Roller, 360 Excavator or Telehandler