Groundworker

BDL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey Group in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Groundworker to support a major long‑term infrastructure project. You will perform groundworks, install pipework and drainage, and help prepare sites for enabling and main works.

The role is onsite on a large civils site with emphasis on safety, teamwork and reliability. Competitive rates through enabling and main works phases.

Qualifications

• Dumper/ Roller tickets (CPCS or NPORS) desirable.
• In-date Safety Critical Medical required.
• Valid CSCS Card required.

Responsibilities

• Installation of ductile iron pipework and fittings.
• Deep drainage and utilities installation.
• Trenching, backfilling and reinstatement works.
• Assisting with concrete works and foundations.
• Operating plant where competent and ticketed (Dumper/Roller).
• Working around live services safely and effectively.
• Installation of ducts, chambers and drainage systems.
• General civils and infrastructure groundwork activities.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping on site.

Skills

Dumper/Roller tickets

Safety Critical Medical

CSCS Card

Job description

Groundworker

Ready to build the future from the ground up?

Careys are looking for experienced Groundworkers to join a major long‑term infrastructure project in Glasgow.

This project will commence with enabling works before progressing into the main construction phase, offering consistent, long‑term work for the right candidates.

We Are Particularly Interested In Groundworkers With Experience In:

• Pipework
• Deep drainage
• Utilities and external works
• General civils groundwork activities

Application Deadline October 26, 2026 Department Construction (Trades & Labour) Employment Type Contract / Temp Location Glasgow Area Workplace type Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of ductile iron pipework and associated fittings
• Deep drainage and utilities installation
• Trenching, backfilling and reinstatement works
• Assisting with concrete works and foundations
• Operating plant where competent and ticketed (Dumper/Roller)
• Working around existing live services safely and effectively
• Installation of ducts, chambers and drainage systems
• General civils and infrastructure groundwork activities
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping on site

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Dumper and Roller tickets (CPCS or NPORS)- Desirable
• In-date Safety Critical Medical
• Valid CSCS Card

Experience working on large civils/infrastructure projects

Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong attitude towards health & safety, reliability, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

What We Offer

• Long-term continuity of work
• Major infrastructure project experience
• Competitive rates
• Opportunity to progress throughout both enabling and main works phases
• Excellent Rates of Pay

About Carey Group

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.

John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.

Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.

The Carey Group remains a family‑owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some.

Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest‑quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.

Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long‑standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.

We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 3:

Interview

Stage 4:

Hired

Stage 1:

Applied

Stage 2:

Review

Stage 4:

Hired

Application Deadline October 26, 2026 Department Construction (Trades & Labour) Employment Type Contract / Temp Location Glasgow Area Workplace type Onsite