Groundwork Handyman

Coinford Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing groundwork and concrete frame

Opportunities to move into more roles

Access to training and tickets

Long-term work available

Job summary

Coinford Ltd invites experienced Groundwork Handymen to join our teams on a busy project in Sevenoaks. You will be an all-rounder skilled in pipelaying, drainage, externals and groundworks, working within an established gang to deliver high-quality results on site.

You should hold a CSCS Groundworker card, CPCS/NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper, Safety Critical Medical, CAT and Genny training, and have right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• CSCS Groundworker card or similar qualification.
• CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper qualification.
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific).
• CAT & Genny Training.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and using trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes and pipe lasers.
• Laying concrete, clay and plastic pipes (all sizes) to bed, surround and levels.
• Ensuring pipes are tested and laid correctly throughout.
• Managing groundwater and setting up the correct pump for the task.
• Ensuring correct backfilling of trenches.
• Benching of all manholes.
• External works including kerbs, edgings, slabs and block paving.
• Working safely around live services using correct service avoidance techniques.
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections.

Skills

CSCS Groundworker card

CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper

Safety Critical Medical

CAT & Genny Training

Right to work in the UK

Job description

We are looking for experienced Groundwork Handymen to join our teams on a busy project in Sevonoaks.You will be a skilled all-rounder capable across pipelaying, deep drainage, externals and external works, working within an established gang to deliver high-quality groundworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up and using trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes and pipe lasers
• Laying concrete, clay and plastic pipes (all sizes) to correct bed, surround and levels
• Ensuring pipes are tested and laid correctly throughout
• Managing groundwater and setting up the correct pump for the task
• Ensuring correct backfilling of trenches
• Benching of all manholes
• External works including kerbs, edgings, slabs and block paving
• Working safely around live services using correct service avoidance techniques
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections

REQUIREMENTS

• CSCS Groundworker card or similar qualification
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Forward Tipping Dumper*
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• CAT & Genny Training
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller
• Abrasive Wheels Training
• Face Fit Certification
• Harness Awareness Certification
• 5-10+ years of skilled groundworks experience
• Experienced working gangs / teams highly sought after
• Confined Space ticket

* 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 work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
• Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites
• We have long-term work available, 10 hours paid per day, competitive rates for suitable candidates.