Groundworker: Civils, Drainage & Concrete Prep

Fortel; Upper Poppleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortel is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join our civils team. You will deliver essential groundworks, civils, and enabling infrastructure to prepare this flagship site for structural builds.

The role operates in a highly regulated, high-speed rail environment, requiring safe working practices, CSCS card, and competence in drainage, concreting, and plant operation. Fortel offers stable work on major projects and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card: Valid Green Skilled Worker CSCS Card preferred; Green Labourer considered.
• Manual Handling: Valid accredited certificate for safe lifting and handling on site.
• Plant Tickets (Desirable): CPCS/NPORS tickets for Forward Tipping Dumper, Ride-on Roller.

Responsibilities

• Site Preparation & Groundworks: excavation support, trenching, and ground prep for foundations and slabs.
• Underground Services & Drainage: lay drainage pipework and install attenuation tanks and ductwork.
• Concreting & Formwork: assist with setting out, pouring, levelling and finishing concrete and basic shuttering.
• Levelling & Compaction: read site plans and operate rollers/rammers to achieve densities.
• External Works & Finishing: lay kerbs, edgings, paving and block paving for access routes.
• Safety & Tool Management: operate small plant tools and follow permits to protect utilities.

Skills

CSCS Card

Manual Handling

Plant Tickets

Job description

Fortel is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join our civils team. You will deliver essential groundworks, civils, and enabling infrastructure to prepare this flagship site for structural builds.

The role operates in a highly regulated, high-speed rail environment, requiring safe working practices, CSCS card, and competence in drainage, concreting, and plant operation. Fortel offers stable work on major projects and a strong safety culture.