Groundworker Handyman

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Dartford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing groundwork projects

Opportunities to move into skilled rô#

Job summary

Groundwork Handyman role in Dartford is seeking an experienced all-rounder to support pipelaying, drainage and external works within an established gang. The role emphasizes safety and accuracy in trenching, pipe installation, and ground preparation.

Ongoing work with competitive rates and opportunities for progression into more skilled roles is offered on-site with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• CSCS Groundworker card or similar qualification.
• Confined Space ticket.
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific).
• CAT & Genny Training.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and using trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes and pipe lasers.
• Laying concrete, clay and plastic pipes to bed, surround and levels.
• Ensuring pipes are tested and laid correctly throughout.
• Managing groundwater and setting up the correct pump for the task.
• Ensuring correct backfilling of trenches.
• Benching of all manholes.
• External works including kerbs, edgings, slabs and block paving.
• Working safely around live services using correct service avoidance techniques.
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections.

Skills

CSCS Groundworker

Confined Space

Safety Critical Medical

CAT Genny Training

Right to Work

Tools

NPORS CSCS

Job description

Groundworker Handyman

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for experienced Groundwork Handymen to join our teams on a busy project in Dartford. You will be a skilled all-rounder capable across pipelaying, deep drainage, externals and external works, working within an established gang to deliver high-quality groundworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up and using trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes and pipe lasers
• Laying concrete, clay and plastic pipes (all sizes) to correct bed, surround and levels
• Ensuring pipes are tested and laid correctly throughout
• Managing groundwater and setting up the correct pump for the task
• Ensuring correct backfilling of trenches
• Benching of all manholes
• External works including kerbs, edgings, slabs and block paving
• Working safely around live services using correct service avoidance techniques
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections

REQUIREMENTS

• CSCS Groundworker card or similar qualification
• Confined Space ticket
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• CAT & Genny Training
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Forward Tipping Dumper*
• CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller
• Abrasive Wheels Training
• Face Fit Certification
• Harness Awareness Certification
• 5-10+ years of skilled groundworks experience
• Experienced working gangs / teams highly sought after

* Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch - we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
• Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites
• We have long-term work available, 10 hours paid per day, competitive rates for suitable candidates.