Groundworker

RD Nairn Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RD Nairn Ltd is seeking a Groundworker to assist with preparing construction sites, excavation, laying pavements, drainage, and foundations. The role involves operating plant machinery and complying with health and safety procedures.

You will support various construction tasks, interpret drawings and specifications, and ensure work is carried out to required standards with a strong work ethic and physical fitness.

Qualifications

• Experience as a groundworker or similar construction role.
• Ability to follow drawings and specifications.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clear a construction site and prepare foundations.
• Dig trenches for foundations and lay pavements, kerbs, and driveways.
• Set up site, barriers, safety signs, huts, etc.
• Operate plant machinery such as excavators and dumper trucks.
• Follow all Health and Safety procedures on site.
• Provide excavation support to other construction professionals.
• Interpret drawings and specifications.
• Prepare ground/foundations to begin construction.

Skills

Physical fitness

Site preparation

Reading drawings/specs

Teamwork

Tools

Excavator operation

Dumper truck operation

Job description

As a Groundworker you will be responsible for preparing construction sites and providing essential support to various construction tasks. Key responsibilities include excavation, site preparation, operating machinery, and ensuring Health and Safety compliance. The role demands physical fitness and a strong work ethic to carry out tasks such as laying pavements, managing drainage, and preparing foundations for construction projects.

REQUIREMENTS

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clearing a construction site
• Digging trenches for foundations
• Setting up a site, putting up barriers, safety signs, huts, etc.
• Following all Health and Safety procedures
• Providing excavation support to other construction professionals
• Interpreting the use of drawings and specifications
• Laying pavements, kerbs and driveways
• Concreting sites
• Removing drainage and pipework systems
• Operating plant machinery, such as excavators and dumper trucks
• Preparing the ground/foundations to allow construction to beginRedirecting waterways and connecting pipes with existing pipework.