Groundworker

Fawkes & Reece London; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a reliable Groundworker to join our construction team on site. You will perform general groundwork, assist with foundations, drainage, and paving, while maintaining high safety standards and quality workmanship.

Requirements include demonstrated groundwork experience and a valid CSCS card. A full UK driving licence is advantageous, with dumper/roller/excavator tickets beneficial for site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in general groundwork on construction sites.
• Valid CSCS card is required.
• Good knowledge of groundwork and site safety.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous.
• Dumper, roller or excavator tickets are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general groundwork on construction sites.
• Excavate foundations, trenches and drainage.
• Install drainage, ducting and underground services.
• Lay kerbs, paving and concrete.
• Prepare and level ground.
• Operate site equipment where qualified.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Site safety

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Independent work

Driving licence

Tools

Dumper ticket

Roller ticket

Excavator ticket

Job description

Groundworker

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and experienced Groundworker to join our team. The successful candidate will carry out a range of groundwork duties, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• General groundwork on construction sites.
• Excavating foundations, trenches and drainage systems.
• Installing drainage, ducting and underground services.
• Laying kerbs, paving and concrete.
• Preparing and levelling ground.
• Operating site equipment where qualified.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Following health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Previous groundwork experience.
• Valid CSCS card required.
• Good knowledge of groundwork and site safety.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous.
• Dumper, roller or excavator tickets beneficial.