Groundworker

Fawkes & Reece Group; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Shaftesbury is seeking a Site Groundworker to support civil engineering projects on our regional sites. The role requires hands-on groundworks, safe on-site conduct and reliable performance during shifts managed by the site supervisor.

You will handle groundwork tasks, foundation preparation, kerb and slab work, and drainage installation with attention to quality and safety on busy sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Groundworker role on construction sites.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and site discipline.
• Able to work as part of a team and as a standalone supervisor.

Responsibilities

• General Groundworks.
• Laying Foundations.
• Laying Kerbs, Slabs and Tactiles.
• Internal and External Drainage.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Team collaboration

Punctual and reliable

Stand-alone readiness

Health and safety awareness

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Reference: Gwsouth_1791188458
Posted: October 5, 2026

The company:

A well established regional contractor who specialises in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure.

The role:

As the site Groundworker you will be responsible for

• General Groundworks
• Laying Foundations
• Laying Kerbs, Slabs and Tactiles
• Internal and External Drainage

About you:

Ideally you will have previous working experience in a groundworks position.

You will be conscious of health and safety on site and will be weary of others who are working alongside of you.

You will arrive on time, finish your shift at the times allocated by the site manager and complete additional duties as and when the site manager requires.

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Previous experience in a Groundworker position
• You will have a CSCS Card.
• Strong work ethic in a team
• Be approachable and happy to work as a point of contact when working in a standalone position.