Groundworker

Careys; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Careys is recruiting Groundworkers for a major long-term infrastructure project in Teesside. The role covers enabling works and progressing into main works, delivering consistent, long-term employment on site.

Ideal candidates will have experience in civils groundwork, trenching, drainage and utilities installation, with tickets for dumper/roller and a valid CSCS card. A strong health and safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Dumper and Roller tickets (CPCS/NPORS) desirable.
• In-date Safety Critical Medical required.
• Valid CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Installation of ductile iron pipework and associated fittings.
• Deep drainage and utilities installation.
• Trenching, backfilling and reinstatement works.
• Assisting with concrete works and foundations.
• Operating plant where competent and ticketed (Dumper/Roller).
• Working around existing live services safely and effectively.
• Installation of ducts, chambers and drainage systems.
• General civils and infrastructure groundwork activities.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping on site.

Skills

Dumper and Roller tickets

In-date Safety Critical Medical

Valid CSCS Card

Job description

Groundworker

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Construction (Trades & Labour)

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Tees Valley

Description

Ready to build the future from the ground up?

Careys are looking for experienced Groundworkers to join a major long-term infrastructure project in Teesside.

This project will commence with enabling works before progressing into the main construction phase, offering consistent, long-term work for the right candidates.

We are particularly interested in Groundworkers with experience in:

• Pipework
• Deep drainage
• Utilities and external works
• General civils groundwork activities

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of ductile iron pipework and associated fittings
• Deep drainage and utilities installation
• Trenching, backfilling and reinstatement works
• Assisting with concrete works and foundations
• Operating plant where competent and ticketed (Dumper/Roller)
• Working around existing live services safely and effectively
• Installation of ducts, chambers and drainage systems
• General civils and infrastructure groundwork activities
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping on site

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Dumper and Roller tickets (CPCS or NPORS)- Desirable
• In-date Safety Critical Medical
• Valid CSCS Card

Experience working on large civils/infrastructure projects

Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong attitude towards health & safety, reliability, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

What We Offer

• Long-term continuity of work
• Major infrastructure project experience
• Competitive rates
• Opportunity to progress throughout both enabling and main works phases
• Excellent Rates of Pay