Estates Groundworker – Naval Dockyard Site

weServed; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension + life

Digital GP

Share scheme

Shop portal

Professional fees

Reservists leave

Be Kind Day

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Babcock invites applications for an Estates Ground Worker at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. This full-time, permanent role supports grounds maintenance and civil works across the dockyard, contributing to safety and operational readiness.

You will carry out reactive and planned grounds maintenance, install drains and covers, carry out tarmacking and concreting, install barriers, and support general civil engineering tasks on a large site.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundwork, construction, maintenance or related civil engineering activities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence communicating with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work across a large operational site and undertake physically active duties.
• Good understanding of groundwork and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive and planned grounds maintenance activities.
• Installing and maintaining Gatic covers, drains and associated infrastructure.
• Completing tarmacking and concreting works across the site.
• Installing and maintaining Armco barriers, key clamp railings and safety structures.
• Supporting general civil engineering and groundwork activities to maintain site safety and functionality.

Skills

Groundwork

Teamwork

Communication

Physically active

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock invites applications for an Estates Ground Worker at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. This full-time, permanent role supports grounds maintenance and civil works across the dockyard, contributing to safety and operational readiness.

You will carry out reactive and planned grounds maintenance, install drains and covers, carry out tarmacking and concreting, install barriers, and support general civil engineering tasks on a large site.