Tradesperson Groundworker

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Highways Depot (Property Services) 91 Hawcliffe Road Mountsorrel LE12 7AH

Salary: Grade 7 starting at 26832.00 with increment progression to 28146.00 annual increments are paid from 1st April subject to the employee having 12 months service in the grade.

Working Hours:Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3.30pm Friday 7.30am to 3pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Tradesperson/Groundworker in the LCC Sites development Team to undertake a variety of groundwork and hard landscaping.

About the Role

Use trade experience to undertake a wide variety of groundwork and landscaping jobs across Leicestershire.

External hard construction works including fencing drainage surfacing and other groundwork operations.

Drive works vehicles and carry out vehicle and plant safety checks.

Safely operate plant and machinery including 360 excavators dumper roller and handheld equipment.

Undertake site visits where required and feed-in information to support the production of estimates by others.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders please see our policy statement.

This role is a safety critical post and consequently subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Testing Policy Procedure and Guidance is available upon request.

About You

To apply for this post you must have:

• CSCS plant safety certification for 360 Digger/Ride on Roller/Ride on Dumper
• Experience and working knowledge of groundworks fencing and landscaping projects.
• Experience of liaising with customers. Experience in working with other ground working operatives
• H&S legislation awareness including CDM regulations
• Working knowledge and understanding of groundworks including tarmacking kerbing underground services drainage & fence laying etc
• Good communication skills
• Full Driving licence

In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are a Disability Confident Employer.

For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:

Emily Wardle

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How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see the How to Applysection on our career site.

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