Groundwork Handyman

Coinford Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term work

Training opportunities for tickets

Competitive rates

Job summary

Coinford Ltd is seeking an experienced Groundwork Handyman for a busy project in South End. You will be an all-rounder, skilled in pipelaying, drainage and external works within an established crew to ensure high-quality groundworks.

The role requires CSCS Groundworker, CPCS/NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper credentials, and a Safety Critical Medical. The position offers ongoing work with weekly pay and opportunities to advance into more skilled roles.

Qualifications

• CSCS Groundworker card is required.
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific) is required.
• CAT & Genny Training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and use trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes and pipe lasers.
• Laying pipes to correct bed, surround and levels (concrete, clay and plastic).
• Test and check pipe installation throughout projects.
• Manage groundwater and operate pumps as needed.
• Backfill trenches correctly and bench manholes.
• Carry out external works including kerbs, edgings and paving.
• Work safely around live services and conduct pre-start inspections.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Reliable

Teamwork

Pipelaying

Safety conscious

Education

CSCS Groundworker card

Safety Critical Medical

CAT & Genny Training

Tools

CPCS/NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper

Ride-On Roller (Desirable)

Face Fit Training

Job description

We are looking for experienced Groundwork Handyman to join our teams on a busy project in South End.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.