Groundworker

  • Barker Ross
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Dec 04, 2025
Contract Construction Site Manager

Job Description

Groundworker - Cambridge (CB1)

Pay: 20.50 per hour (CIS/UTR)
Start Date: 5th December, Friday
Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm (9.5 hours paid)
(7:30 am first day induction)



Introduction

We are currently recruiting an experienced Groundworker to join a civils project based in Cambridge (CB1). The successful candidate will be working as part of an established site team, supporting daily groundwork activities and ensuring all tasks are carried out safely and to a high standard. This role is suitable for someone who is confident in drainage, trenching, and general civils tasks and is able to work efficiently under site supervision.



Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out drainage installation and associated works

  • Perform trenching, ducting, and excavation tasks

  • Prepare slabs and kerbs as required

  • Complete backfilling, levelling, and compaction works

  • Assist plant operators and follow site instructions

  • Maintain a safe working environment and support general civils duties

  • Ensure all work areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each shift



Requirements

  • Valid CSCS Card

  • Full PPE: Hi-Vis, Hard Hat, Safety Boots, Gloves, Safety Glasses

  • Proven experience

  • Valid ID

  • Ability to provide one recent reference from a previous supervisor or site manager



Additional Information

  • Weekly pay via CIS/UTR

  • Immediate start following induction

  • Long-term potential for the right candidate

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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