Groundworker

Thrive Group; Ringway; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join a busy construction team delivering civil engineering projects across the North West.

You will carry out general groundworks, drainage, excavation and concrete works, reading site drawings and working safely with site managers and other trades. CSCS card is essential and CPCS/NPORS tickets are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Groundworker within the construction industry.
• Good knowledge of general groundworks and civil engineering activities.
• Experience with drainage, excavation, foundations and concrete works.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CSCS card essential.
• CPCS or NPORS plant tickets would be advantageous.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious approach.
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general groundworks duties across construction sites.
• Undertake excavation, digging, trenching and site preparation.
• Install drainage systems, pipework and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with foundations, concrete works and footings.
• Carry out kerbing, paving, flagging and external works.
• Operate machinery and equipment where appropriately qualified.
• Read and work from site drawings and instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work effectively alongside site managers, engineers and other trades.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and site regulations.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Tools

CSCS card

CPCS/NPORS tickets

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworker to join a busy construction team working on projects across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with previous groundworks experience, looking to join an established team and contribute to the delivery of construction and civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general groundworks duties across construction sites.
• Undertake excavation, digging, trenching and site preparation.
• Install drainage systems, pipework and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with foundations, concrete works and footings.
• Carry out kerbing, paving, flagging and external works.
• Operate machinery and equipment where appropriately qualified.
• Read and work from site drawings and instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work effectively alongside site managers, engineers and other trades.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and site regulations.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Groundworker within the construction industry.
• Good knowledge of general groundworks and civil engineering activities.
• Experience with drainage, excavation, foundations and concrete works.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CSCS card essential.
• CPCS or NPORS plant tickets would be advantageous.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious approach.
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

An opportunity to join a busy construction team working on projects across Manchester and the wider North West.

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, practical groundworks experience and the ability to deliver work to a high standard