Reinstatement Operative

Reinstatement Operative

Location: London & surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week MondayFriday

Build the groundwork that keeps infrastructure moving.

At Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions we deliver safe sustainable geotechnical and groundwork services that support essential infrastructure projects across the UK.

Were looking for a practical reliable Ground Worker with Street Works experience to support excavation reinstatement and utility-related works (MER) across active sites in London and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on outdoor role where youll work alongside experienced site teams develop specialist skills and play a key part in delivering high-quality reinstatement and excavation works.

What youll do;

Youll support site teams in delivering safe compliant and high-quality Street Works and groundwork operations including:

• Supporting mobilisation of tools plant equipment and materials to and from site

• Preparing worksites for Street Works activities including setting up barriers signage and safe pedestrian/diversion routes

• Assisting with excavation works including trial holes service exposure and manual digging

• Carrying out reinstatement works including backfilling compaction layering and surface finishes to specification

• Supporting compliance with New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) requirements

• Operating basic tools and small equipment such as compactors breakers shovels and wheelbarrows

• Maintaining safe clean and well-organised working areas at all times

• Following RAMS permits and strict HSE procedures on every site

• Participating in toolbox talks daily briefings and safety checks

• Working closely with the site team to keep works on programme

What youll get;

• Hands-on experience in Street Works excavation and reinstatement projects

• Structured on-site training and mentoring from experienced operatives

• Opportunity to gain and develop NRSWA Street Works qualifications and additional tickets

• Clear progression routes into skilled operative chargehand or site roles

• Exposure to a wide variety of infrastructure and geotechnical projects

What were looking for;

• Previous experience in groundworks utilities Street Works or construction labouring

• Working knowledge of excavation and reinstatement processes

• Understanding of safe digging practices around utilities/services

• Ability to use hand tools and basic site equipment safely and effectively

• Strong awareness of site health & safety and compliance requirements

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions

• CSCS Card essential

• NRSWA Street Works Modules (Excavation & Reinstatement) essential

• Driving licence

Desirable

• Experience in utilities highways paving tarmacking or landscaping

• Experience with small plant or machinery (e.g. whacker plate breaker)

• First Aid or other site safety qualifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service - fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels.

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