Groundworker (Shetland Islands)

Barker Ross Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation paid

Travel to Shetland covered

Job summary

Barker Ross Group is seeking an experienced Groundworker for a 7-month infrastructure project in the Shetland Islands. The role involves large open-cut trenching, laying power ducts and fibre optic cables, and reinstatement along a carriageway.

You will work outdoors in challenging conditions, must have CPCS/NPORS, and be able to commit to the full rotation with travel to Shetland and accommodation paid for by the client.

References from previous employers are required.

Qualifications

• Experience laying/reinstating tarmac is essential.
• Previous utilities, ducting, trenching or infrastructure experience preferred.
• Fit and capable of working on a demanding outdoor project.
• References required from previous employers.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Tarmac reinstatement

CPCS/NPORS

Outdoor work

Education

CPCS/NPORS certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Groundworkers for a 7-month infrastructure project in the Shetland Islands.

The project involves approximately 1,500 metres of large open-cut trenching through fields and peatland, installing three 8-inch power ducts and fibre optic cables, plus a further 2,400 metres of trenching along a carriageway, including tarmac reinstatement.

Requirements:

• Experience laying/reinstating tarmac is essential
• Previous utilities, ducting, trenching or infrastructure experience preferred
• Fit and capable of working on a demanding outdoor project
• Reliable and able to commit to the full rotation
• References required from previous employers
• Relevant CPCS/NPORS qualification required11 days on / 4 days off, with travel to and from Shetland and accommodation paid for by the client.

If you are an experienced operator looking for a long-term project in Shetland, please get in touch with your CV and relevant tickets/references.

Barker Ross Group 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.

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