Groundworker

  • Precision Recruitment Group Ltd
  • Dec 06, 2025
Full time Construction Civil Engineer

Job Description

  • Groundworkers / Civils Groundworkers / Groundworks Operatives
  • Huddersfield - South & West Yorkshire
  • £19.50 - Contracted Rate - Excellent company benefits as listed below
  • 16 Weeks - Temp to Perm (Permanent Opportunity)
  • 39-50 hours per week (Paid)


Precision Recruitment Group are recruiting experienced Groundworkers for a leading Civils & Construction contractor on a temporary to permanent basis. Please DO NOT apply if you have no desire to secure a permanent PAYE role.

Initial works will be based around Huddersfield, with future projects across West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire.

  • Established Civil Engineering Contractor with over 50 years' experience and a strong pipeline of groundworks, and infrastructure projects.
  • Working as part of a 4-man Groundworks gang (2 existing operatives + 2 new starters)
  • Duties include: Foundations, Digging Out, Kerbing & Edging, Flagging & Paving, Drainage, Gulleys, Stoning Up, Restoration Works
  • Plant operations, conduct daily plant checks and ensure all equipment is in safe working order
  • Work in line with all site health & safety regulations and company procedures


About you:

  • Minimum of 3 years' Groundworking / Civils experience
  • CPCS or NPORS & Right to Work in the UK - Essential
  • Full UK Driving Licence - Essential
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a Groundworks team
  • Enthusiastic with the ability to use initiative when working unsupervised
  • Competent in: Foundations, Kerbing & Edging, Flagging & Paving, Drainage, Gulleys, Stoning Up, Restoration Works


Apply & Reward:
You will be joining an established contractor with over 50 years in the Construction & Civil Engineering sector, with a strong order book across the North West & Yorkshire regions.

  • Start on a temporary basis - Permanent position offered after 16 successful weeks
  • 08:00-16:30 Mon to Thurs & 08:00-15:30 Friday (Overtime Available)
  • Company Vans + Fuel Card (TBC)
  • Weekly Pay - Basic hourly rate + Time & Half after 39 hours
  • Continued Training & additional Tickets / Qualifications
  • Paid Travel Time
  • Company Pension
  • Excellent Holiday Allowance


You can apply for this vacancy through this website. References and eligibility will be checked as part of our standard vetting procedures.


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