Groundworker

5 Environmental Ltd; Sandgate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Environmental Ltd in Kent and London area is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join our expanding drainage team. You will perform excavation, trenching and ground reinstatement on commercial and domestic sites across London and surrounding areas.

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience and a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for development as the business grows. You will work with our drainage engineers and operate groundwork tools in a safety-focused

Qualifications

• Experience as Groundworker in drainage or utilities.
• Knowledge of excavation and ground reinstatement.
• Proficient in using groundwork tools and equipment safely.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and reliable attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out excavation and groundwork for drainage repairs and installations.
• Digging trenches and excavations to access damaged or blocked drainage systems.
• Assisting with the installation and repair of underground drainage pipes.
• Carrying out backfilling, ground reinstatement and making good surfaces.
• Working with drainage engineers on excavation and repair projects.
• Operating relevant tools and machinery safely.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.

Skills

Groundworking

Drainage knowledge

Trenching

Excavation

Driving licence (UK)

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Job description

About Five Environmental:

Five Environmental is an established and growing drainage and environmental services contractor based in Belvedere, Kent. We provide a range of specialist drainage solutions to commercial and domestic clients across London and the surrounding areas.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Groundworker to join our team and support our expanding drainage operations.

The Role:

As a Groundworker at Five Environmental, you will be involved in a variety of drainage-related groundwork projects across London and the surrounding areas.

You will work alongside our drainage engineers and operational teams, carrying out excavation, reinstatement and associated groundwork duties to support drainage repairs and installations.

The role will involve working on a variety of commercial and domestic sites, so a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out excavation and groundwork for drainage repairs and installations.
• Digging trenches and excavations to access damaged or blocked drainage systems.
• Assisting with the installation and repair of underground drainage pipes.
• Carrying out backfilling, ground reinstatement and making good surfaces.
• Working with drainage engineers on excavation and repair projects.
• Operating relevant tools and machinery safely.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Groundworker.
• Experience within the drainage or utilities industry would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of excavation, trenching and ground reinstatement.
• Ability to use groundwork tools and equipment safely.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication skills and a reliable, hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing business.
• Varied work across London and the surrounding areas.
• Opportunities for development as the business continues to grow