Pitting & Enabling Operative - Dartford

UKund Control; Dartford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical services provider is looking for a Pitting & Enabling Operative in Dartford. This role involves preparing drilling sites and ensuring safety measures are in place. Ideal candidates are proactive, hold a CSCS Card, and have experience in site logistics. The role offers competitive salary, opportunities for training, and benefits including a bonus scheme and gym memberships.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & share options

Robust pension scheme

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Sentinel/PTS Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Asbestos Awareness Training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Hand-dig trial pits and inspection holes to identify underground services.
• Assist drilling crews with mobilisation and equipment handling.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear PPE.

Skills

Team-oriented and collaborative

Self-motivated and proactive

Reliable and punctual

Flexible and adaptable to changing site conditions

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Construction Operations or Groundworks

Tools

CAT & Genny Training Certification

Street Works Certification

CSCS Card

Plant Operator Certification (e.g., mini-excavators, dumpers)

Job description

JOB TITLE Pitting & Enabling Operative

Location: Dartford/National

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and safety-conscious Pitting & Enabling Operative to join our geotechnical site operations team. This vital role supports the mobilisation and preparation of drilling sites, ensuring they are safe, accessible, and ready for core drilling activities. You’ll be instrumental in enabling works such as trial pit excavation, service avoidance, vegetation clearance, and site logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Preparation & Enabling Works

• Hand-dig trial pits and inspection holes to identify underground services.
• Use CAT & Genny tools to detect and avoid utilities.
• Clear vegetation and prepare ground for drilling access.
• Establish access routes and manage site traffic.
• Set up exclusion zones with fencing and signage.

Operational Support

• Assist drilling crews with mobilisation and equipment handling.
• Manage materials and support efficient site logistics.
• Handle and transport soil and material samples.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Participate in risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Report hazards and incidents promptly.
• Support environmental protection measures.

Equipment & Asset Management

• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment.
• Conduct daily plant checks and report defects.
• Safely operate excavation and lifting equipment.

What we’re looking for:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Sentinel/PTS Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Parliamentary Pass and BPSS Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CSCS Card
• Street Works Certification
• Plant Operator Certification (e.g., mini-excavators, dumpers)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Construction Operations or Groundworks
• First Aid Certification
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• CAT & Genny Training Certification

Personal Attributes

• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible and adaptable to changing site conditions

Why join us:

• Opportunities for training and career development
• Work on high-profile infrastructure projects
• Supportive and safety-first work culture

Competitive salary and benefits including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.