Groundworker - MER Site Prep, Training & Growth

Ground Control; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned with skills

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is hiring a hardworking and reliable General Labourer / Groundworker to support mobilisation, excavation and reinstatement activities. Based in London/South, you’ll help prepare sites, move materials and assist MER teams while maintaining safety and quality on site.

This role offers on‑the‑job training, potential qualifications, and career progression towards MER Operative or Site Supervisor roles within our geotechnical solutions team.

Qualifications

• Experience in general labouring, groundwork or construction.
• CSCS card or equivalent is required.
• Valid UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support MER Operatives with mobilisation, excavation and reinstatement activities.
• Help prepare sites, including clearing areas, setting up barriers and maintaining safe access.
• Assist with manual digging, handling tools and managing excavated materials.
• Support backfilling, compaction and reinstatement of excavated areas.
• Use basic tools and equipment such as compactors, shovels and wheelbarrows.
• Assist with loading, unloading and moving equipment, tools and materials.
• Keep tools and equipment clean, safe and in good working condition.
• Report damaged or faulty equipment to the Site Supervisor.
• Take part in toolbox talks, safety briefings and daily risk assessments.
• Follow all HSE requirements and keep sites clean, tidy and safe.
• Work closely with MER Operatives and the wider team to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

General labouring

Groundwork

Construction

CSCS card

UK driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Ground Control is hiring a hardworking and reliable General Labourer / Groundworker to support mobilisation, excavation and reinstatement activities. Based in London/South, you’ll help prepare sites, move materials and assist MER teams while maintaining safety and quality on site.

This role offers on‑the‑job training, potential qualifications, and career progression towards MER Operative or Site Supervisor roles within our geotechnical solutions team.