Lead Groundworkers

Corserv; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Corserv is seeking experienced Lead Ground Workers to support contracts across Cornwall. This role involves managing a small team, ensuring high safety standards, and completing project records. With competitive pay and an employee benefits package, this is an opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee discount scheme

25 days holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working hours

Investment in continuous training

Qualifications

• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of operatives.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and RAMS.
• Complete site records and conduct daily safety briefings.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Team Management

Problem-Solving Attitude

Resilience

Basic IT Skills

Education

SSSTS qualification

Job description

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The Role

We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Lead Ground Workers to join our growing team and support both new and existing contracts across Cornwall. In this role, you will lead and supervise a small team of operatives, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. At Cormac, we’re committed to providing our employees with the resources, support, and opportunities to thrive. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive pay, and a chance to develop your career within a growing company.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Ordering and managing plant and materials required for projects
2. Interpreting utility plans, construction drawings, and technical specifications
3. Ensuring that all team members follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and adhere to safe working practices
4. Completing site records, including work logs, daily progress, and safety checks
5. Conducting daily safety briefings and ensuring the team understands and follows safety protocols
6. Reporting any accidents, injuries, incidents, near misses, or damage to plant/equipment to management in a timely manner

About You

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following qualities and qualifications:

1. Strong awareness of health and safety practices and a commitment to promoting a safe working environment
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with the team and external stakeholders
3. Proven ability to motivate, manage, and support a team, recognizing individual strengths and development needs
4. Resilience and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
5. A valid driving licence, with experience driving vehicles (depending on licence)
6. SSSTS qualification (desirable, but not essential)
7. Confidence in managing confrontational situations and maintaining professional relationships with the public
8. Basic IT skills, including familiarity with tablet-based systems for logging work-related information, timesheets, and email communication
9. Strong ability to read and interpret utility and construction plans
10. A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a “can-do” mindset
11. Experience in completing site records and conducting safety briefings, ensuring compliance with safety standards
12. Ability to travel as required to various sites

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Our offer to you

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with weekend work where needed, and some night work as required). Overtime available.

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: Working on sites across West Cornwall

Working with us, you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days and increasing with service (pro-rata if part-time), with the option to purchase additional days, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working hours & home working options
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development
• Opportunities to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion, and Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients, and customers. If the role involves working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.