Groundworker - Dumper/Roller

Randstad CPE; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting Groundworkers with CPCS/NPORS Dumper and Ride-on Roller tickets for a major civil project in the Tilbury area. Immediate start on a full-time, temporary/ongoing basis. Competitive hourly pay with options (CIS, Umbrella, PAYE) and long-term opportunities.

You will join a busy site team performing deep drainage, trenching, slab prep, and general earthworks, with 9–10 hour days and potential overtime. Health and safety are paramount.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' verified site experience in groundworks and plant operation.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to provide references.
• Full PPE: hard hat, high-vis, steel-toe boots, gloves, glasses.

Responsibilities

• Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers and Ride-on Rollers safely.
• Assisting with drainage, trenching, and trench backfilling.
• Trench support, kerbs, edging and slab preparation.
• Compact sub-bases and coordinate with excavator operators.
• Support groundworks gang with manual handling and site maintenance.
• Maintain on-site health, safety, and environmental standards.

Tools

Forward Tipping Dumper Endorsement

Ride-on Roller Endorsement

Job description

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

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

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.