Fibre Groundworker: Build Rural Connectivity

Wessex Internet; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & income protection

Cycle to Work & Tech purchase

Enhanced family leave

75% staff broadband discount

High street discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Wessex Internet, an award-winning broadband provider expanding across the South West, is seeking experienced Rural Groundworkers to join our in-house team. You'll operate plant and machinery, support trenchless fibre installations, and help maintain safety on diverse rural sites.

You should have civils/utilities groundwork experience, a UK manual licence, and a proactive, team-first mindset. We offer a £30,000 - £36,000 starting salary, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in civils, utilities, groundwork or rural infrastructure.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work outdoors in any weather.
• Experience operating plant and machinery; tickets beneficial.
• Experience with excavation, ducting or pipe/cable laying.
• Understanding of working on agricultural land or remote environments.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and machinery (including trenchless fibre installs) for fibre works.
• Support mole plough and directional drilling teams to deliver fibre installations.
• Carry out daily plant checks and basic maintenance.
• Flag site challenges and help Team Leader keep projects moving.
• Promote safe working practices and report H&S concerns.
• Mentor junior team members on site.

Skills

Civils experience

Utilities groundwork

Rural infrastructure

UK driving licence

Outdoor work

Plant operation

Excavation/ducting

Team player

Tools

Kubota digger

Mole plough

Directional drilling

Job description

Wessex Internet, an award-winning broadband provider expanding across the South West, is seeking experienced Rural Groundworkers to join our in-house team. You'll operate plant and machinery, support trenchless fibre installations, and help maintain safety on diverse rural sites.

You should have civils/utilities groundwork experience, a UK manual licence, and a proactive, team-first mindset. We offer a £30,000 - £36,000 starting salary, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and