Skilled Groundworker Drainage Works

SKILLED GROUNDWORKER DRAINAGE WORKS

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for two experienced Skilled Groundworkers to join our drainage teams on a project in Sittingbourne. The role involves carrying out drainage and associated groundwork activities while maintaining high standards of safety productivity and workmanship. Candidates must hold valid Confined Spaces and Forward Tipping Dumper tickets and have experience working within drainage and excavation environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying out drainage groundwork activities including pipe laying ducting manholes chambers and associated drainage works
• Assisting with excavation trench support backfilling reinstatement and concrete works
• Working safely within confined spaces in line with site procedures and safety regulations
• Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers safely and efficiently around active work areas
• Working safely around live services including electric gas water and telecoms infrastructure
• Following permit-to-dig systems confined space procedures and safe excavation practices
• Supporting machine operators supervisors and drainage gangs to maintain site productivity
• Using hand tools small plant and groundwork equipment safely and effectively
• Reading and working from drawings levels and site instructions
• Maintaining safe clean and organised working areas at all times
• Following all site health & safety procedures and reporting hazards where required

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in drainage and traditional groundworks
• Valid Confined Spaces qualification (essential)
• CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper qualification
• Valid CSCS Card
• Experience working within excavation and drainage environments
• Good understanding of drainage installation and groundwork procedures
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• Reliable punctual and able to work effectively within site teams
• Strong awareness of health & safety standards
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• EUSR / Cat & Genny qualifications
• Experience on infrastructure and drainage projects
• CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller
• Experience working around live services
• 5 years groundwork and drainage experience

Please note: to comply with client requirements we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement please still get in touch we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing long-term work on drainage and groundwork projects
• Opportunities for progression into skilled and supervisory roles
• Access to additional training and tickets where required by site

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and tickets to or call quoting:Skilled Groundworker Sittingbourne