Closing Date: 31/10/2026 Groundworker Bowburn - Hourly Civil Engineering - Drainage & Wastewate[...]

Esh Group; Bowburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Esh Group is seeking a skilled construction operative to carry out general construction duties on site, ensuring client expectations are met while adhering to health and safety standards.

You will install drains, sewers, and over-pumping systems, concrete foundations, excavations including piling works, ducts and kerbs, with accurate timesheet submission and adherence to absence reporting policies. The role suits a proactive team player.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Confined space training is essential.
• Street works qualifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general construction work to meet client expectations and health and safety standards.
• Install drains and sewers and maintain over-pumping systems.
• Concreting foundations and excavation for structures including piling works.
• Lay ducts and lay kerbs; manage timesheets and absence reporting.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Punctual

Safety conscious

Education

Confined space training

Street works qualifications

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Carry out general construction work, ensuring it meets the client’s expectations, and Health and Safety is adhered to at all times.

Key Accountabilities:

• Installation of drains and sewers
• Install and maintain over-pumping systems
• Concreting foundations
• Excavation for structures including piling works
• Laying ducts
• Laying kerbs
• Ensure timesheets are submitted accurately and on time
• Adhere to company absence reporting procedure
• Work independently as well as part of a team

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

General responsibilities:

• The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.
• To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities.
• To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Key Measurements:

• Work safely and efficiently
• Customer complaints
• Standard of work

Experience and Qualifications:

• A valid UK driving licence - essential
• Confined space training – essential
• Street works qualifications - preferred

Personal Skills:

• Has a “can do/ will do” attitude
• Is punctual and reliable
• To work safely and efficiently
• Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks
• Polite and approachable at all times
• Is open to new ideas and listens to other people’s point of view
• Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development
• Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner