Groundworker - Dumper/Roller

Construction, Property and Engineering; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Long-term work

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking experienced Groundworkers with CPCS/NPORS Dumper/Roller tickets for a major civil project in Tilbury, Essex. You’ll join a busy site team handling deep drainage, trenching, slab prep and earthworks.

The role offers an immediate start, 9–10 hour days with overtime, and weekly pay options (CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE). Valid Dumper and Roller endorsements and 2–3 years’ site experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS card with Forward Tipping Dumper and Ride-on Roller endorsements.
• 2–3 years of verified site experience in groundworks and plant operation.
• Full PPE and right to work in the UK; ability to provide references.

Responsibilities

• Operate forward tipping dumpers and ride-on rollers safely on site.
• Assist with drainage, trenching, and earthworks.
• Support groundworks gang with manual handling and ground maintenance.
• Maintain safety and environmental standards on site.

Skills

Groundworks

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Forward Tipping Dumper

Ride-on Roller

Job description

Job Title: Groundworkers with Forward Tipping Dumper & Ride-on Roller Tickets

Location: Tilbury, Essex

Rate: £20.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on experience / payment method)

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary / Ongoing contract

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering and groundwork contractor for experienced Groundworkers with CPCS or NPORS Dumper/Roller tickets to work on a major commercial/infrastructure project based in Tilbury, Essex.

You will be joining a busy site team undertaking deep drainage, service trenching, slab prep, and general earthworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers and Ride-on Rollers safely and efficiently across site.

• Assisting with shallow and deep drainage works, including laying pipes and backfilling.

• Trench excavation support, kerb and edging laying, and slab preparation.

• Compacting sub-bases and working closely with 360° excavator operators.

• Assisting the groundworks gang with manual handling and general ground maintenance when not operating machinery.

• Adhering strictly to on-site health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS card with valid Forward Tipping Dumper (Wheeled/Tracked) and Ride-on Roller endorsements.

• Minimum of 2-3 years' verified site experience in groundworks and plant operation.

• Full standard PPE (hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel-toe boots with ankle support, safety glasses, gloves).

• Right to work in the UK.

• Ability to provide at least one relevant work reference from a previous site manager or supervisor.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate paid weekly (CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE options available).

• Consistent 9 to 10-hour working days with occasional overtime available.

• Long-term work for reliable, hard-working operatives with good communication skills.

• Dedicated recruitment consultant managing your placement and future work opportunities.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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