Groundworker

Laing O'Rourke; Watford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Groundworker for the National Grid Substation Project in WD25 8DT. You will carry out groundworks including excavation, drainage, ducting, concreting and finishing works, and assist with site preparation.

Work safely, operate small plant where authorised and maintain a clean, organised site. You must have a valid CSCS card and right to work in the UK, and be able to travel to the project location.

Qualifications

• Groundworks experience in construction or civil engineering environments.
• Understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Experience in drainage, concreting and general groundworks activities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of groundworks including excavation, drainage, ducting, concreting and finishing works.
• Assist with site preparation and general construction activities.
• Operate small plant and tools where authorised.
• Work safely and in accordance with company procedures and site requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Follow instructions from Supervisors and Site Management.
• Attend site briefings, toolbox talks and training as required.
• Promote health, safety and environmental standards at all times.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Site health and safety

Independent and team work

Reliable and flexible

Travel to project site

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

We're Hiring

Groundworker

Location
National Grid Substation Project
WD25 8DT

Rate of Pay
£17.80 - £21.90 per hour (depending on experience)

Duties

• Carry out all aspects of groundworks including excavation, drainage, ducting, concreting and finishing works.
• Assist with site preparation and general construction activities.
• Operate small plant and tools where authorised.
• Work safely and in accordance with company procedures and site requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Follow instructions from Supervisors and Site Management.
• Attend site briefings, toolbox talks and training as required.
• Promote health, safety and environmental standards at all times.

Experience/Skills Required

• Previous groundworks experience within construction or civil engineering environments.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Experience in drainage, concreting and general groundworks activities desirable.

Requirements

• Valid CSCS Card.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Previous construction site experience.
• Ability to travel to the project location.

For further information, please contact the Trade Specialists Team: [e-mail]

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects across the UK, Middle East and Australia.

With more than 150 years of experience, we continue to deliver some of the world's most challenging and innovative construction projects.