Groundworker

Search Consultancy Ltd; Highweek; On-site; GBP 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking a skilled Groundworker for an active civil engineering project in Newton Abbot. The role covers drainage, slab and kerb laying, concrete foundations, and general civils work on site with emphasis on safety and quality.

Applicants should hold a CSCS card and plant tickets are desirable. Right to work in the UK is required, with immediate starts available through a reputable regional contractor. Competitive weekly pay and steady opportunities across the West Country.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card (Skilled Groundworker/Blue Card preferred).
• Plant tickets (CPCS/NPORS for Forward Tipping Dumper, Ride-on Roller, or Excavator) desirable.
• Proven track record in general groundworks, drainage, and external works on construction or civils sites.
• Full standard 5-point PPE and basic hand tools.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drainage & Utilities: assisting with pipe laying, trenching, backfilling and drainage installations.
• Slab & Kerb Laying: laying kerbs, edgings, block paving and flagstones with precise alignments.
• Concrete & Foundations: shuttering, pouring and finishing concrete for foundations and footings.
• General Civils: site prep, excavation support and operating small site plant as required.
• Site Safety: adhering to RAMS, safe digging practices and utility avoidance protocols.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Safety awareness

Tools

CSCS Card (Blue)

Plant tickets CPCS/NPORS

PPE & Tools

Job description

Groundworker

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Newton Abbot

Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced, hard-working Groundworker to join an active civil engineering project in Newton Abbot. We are partnering with a well-established contractor requiring a skilled operative capable of carrying out a range of civils and groundworks tasks on site.

If you are a Groundworker who takes pride in safe, high-quality work in the ground and wants to secure local employment with a reputable regional contractor, we have immediate starts available now.

The Role

• Drainage & Utilities: Assisting with pipe laying, trenching, backfilling, and drainage installations to project drawings.
• Slab & Kerb Laying: Laying kerbs, edgings, block paving, and flagstones, ensuring precise alignments and levels.
• Concrete & Foundations: Shuttering, pouring, and finishing concrete for foundations, slabs, and footings.
• General Civils: Assisting with site preparation, excavation support, and operating small site plant as required.
• Site Safety: Adhering strictly to site RAMS, safe digging practices, and utility avoidance protocols.

Requirements

• CSCS Card: Valid CSCS card (Skilled Groundworker / Blue Card preferred).
• Tickets: Plant tickets (CPCS/NPORS for Forward Tipping Dumper, Ride-on Roller, or Excavator) are highly desirable.
• Experience: Proven track record in general groundworks, drainage, and external works on construction or civils sites.
• PPE & Tools: Full standard 5-point PPE and basic hand tools.
• Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Competitive Earning Potential: Strong hourly rates paid weekly via CIS, PAYE, or Umbrella.
• Steady Pipeline: We partner with top contractors across the West Country; when one site wraps up, we look to keep you in continuous employment.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday.
• Regional Support: Dedicated consultant support to manage your placements and ensure consistent site bookings.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age