Groundworker

Laing O'Rourke group; Heywood; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke Group is seeking a Groundworker to join the Simister Island project in Heywood. You will carry out groundworks, drainage, ducting and associated civils tasks, supporting site preparation and safe operation of equipment.

Applicants must hold a valid CSCS card, have dumper and roller tickets, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. UK right to work and ability to travel to site are essential. Ongoing safety training and toolbox talks are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous groundworks experience within a construction or civil engineering environment.
• Experience in drainage, ducting, excavation and general civils works.
• Experience operating dumpers and rollers.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of groundworks and general civils activities.
• Undertake excavation, drainage, ducting, concreting and associated works.
• Assist with site preparation and general construction activities.
• Operate dumper and roller equipment where required and authorised.
• Work safely and in accordance with company procedures and site requirements.
• Follow instructions from Supervisors and Site Management.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Attend site briefings, toolbox talks and training as required.
• Promote health, safety and environmental standards at all times.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Dumper/roller operation

Health and safety awareness

Independent and team-working

Reliable and flexible

Tools

Dumper ticket

Roller ticket

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

Groundworker

Location

M60 (A4167) Simister Island Project
Costain Limited
Jct. 19 Heywood M62 Interchange
Heywood
OL10 2LG

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Duties

• Carry out all aspects of groundworks and general civils activities.
• Undertake excavation, drainage, ducting, concreting and associated works.
• Assist with site preparation and general construction activities.
• Operate dumper and roller equipment where required and authorised.
• Work safely and in accordance with company procedures and site requirements.
• Follow instructions from Supervisors and Site Management.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Attend site briefings, toolbox talks and training as required.
• Promote health, safety and environmental standards at all times.

Experience / Skills Required

• Previous groundworks experience within a construction or civil engineering environment.
• Experience in drainage, ducting, excavation and general civils works.
• Experience operating dumpers and rollers.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Requirements

• Valid CSCS Card.
• Valid Dumper and Roller tickets.
• Previous construction site experience.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel to the project location.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects across the UK, Middle East and Australia.

With more than 150 years of experience, we continue to deliver some of the world's most challenging and innovative construction projects.