EUSR Team Leader

Barker Ross; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Skilled Utilities Groundworker for projects across the UK starting January 2026. With an hourly pay of £20-£21 based on experience, the role involves installing and connecting water mains, excavating, and working safely in confined spaces. Applicants should possess multiple industry tickets like EUSR Safe Dig and NRSWA Streetworks. This position offers long-term work into 2026 and additional support for candidates.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Long-term work

24/7 support

Qualifications

• Strong utilities experience in water mains installation.
• Multiple industry tickets required for safety compliance.
• Advantageous moling experience but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation and connection of water mains.
• Assist with excavation, trenching, and reinstatement.
• Work safely in confined spaces when required.
• Use abrasive wheels and tools correctly.
• Maintain safe working zones around plant.
• Support the Team Leader and machine operators.

Skills

Utilities experience

Excavation and trenching

Confined space work

Safe operation of tools

Education

EUSR Safe Dig (Cat 1 & 2)

NRSWA Streetworks

Banksman/Signaller/Slinger ticket

Tools

Abrasive wheels

Job description

Job Overview

Barker Ross is recruiting a Skilled Utilities Groundworker (Water Mains) for UK‑wide projects. The role starts January 2026 with pay of £20‑£21 per hour, depending on experience. This position supports teams installing new water mains and related civil works, requiring strong utilities experience and multiple industry tickets.

Required Qualifications & Tickets

• EUSR Safe Dig (Cat 1 & 2)
• Blue Card
• SHEA
• NRSWA Streetworks
• Confined Space
• Banksman / Signaller / Slinger (Dumper/Digger ticket; moling experience is advantageous but not essential)

Duties

• Supporting the installation and connection of water mains
• Assisting with excavation, trenching and reinstatement
• Working safely in confined spaces when required
• Using abrasive wheels and tools correctly
• Maintaining safe working zones around plant
• Supporting the Team Leader and machine operators

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Weekly payroll
• Long‑term work into 2026
• 24/7 support

Equality and Inclusion

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Employment Type

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.