Job Description
Deep Drainage Groundworker
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT A CONFINED SPACES TICKET
Location: Cheadle, Stockport / South Manchester (SK8)
Rate: £200 per day
Start Date: 25 February 2026
Hours: 45 hours per week
Working Hours: 7:00am 5:00pm
Role Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Deep Drainage Groundworker to join a live infrastructure project in the South Manchester area. This role involves working as part of a dedicated deep drainage gang and requires solid experience in excavation, pipe laying support, and confined space working.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with deep drainage and excavation works
Working as part of a drainage gang on live site
Supporting pipe installation, backfilling, and reinstatement
Following confined space entry procedures
Operating dumper and roller plant as required
Working to RAMS and site safety standards
Essential Requirements
Proven experience in deep drainage groundworks
City & Guilds Confined Space Medium Risk
CPCS or NPORS (CSCS accredited) Dumper ticket
CPCS or NPORS (CSCS accredited) Roller ticket
Strong understanding of confined space procedures
Ability to work full site hours
Ideal Candidate
Reliable and safety-focused
Comfortable working in excavations and confined environments
Able to work effectively within a drainage gang
Good communication and teamwork skills
