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.