PTS Groundworker (HSG47)

Teamforce Labour Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Teamforce Labour, a trusted rail, civil engineering and construction staffing partner, seeks an experienced PTS Groundworker with HSG47 to join a long-term rail project, starting Monday 12th October. You will carry out general groundworks, excavation, drainage, and reinstatement works, ensuring safe digging around underground services with a site team.

Applicants must hold PTS and CSCS, have HSG47 knowledge, and prior rail site exposure.

Qualifications

• PTS and CSCS qualifications are essential.
• HSG47 knowledge and safe digging around underground services required.
• Experience in groundworks/civils and rail environments preferred.
• Reliable with strong site health and safety understanding.
• Additional plant tickets such as Dumper or Roller advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general groundworks and civils duties within a rail environment.
• Undertake excavation and safe digging around underground services.
• Assist with drainage, ducting, trenching, concreting and reinstatement works.
• Read service drawings and identify underground services prior to excavation.
• Use hand tools and small plant safely and correctly.
• Assist with installation of drainage systems, ducts and civils works.
• Work closely with Site Supervisors and other site team members.
• Follow RAMS, permits and site-specific procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area.

Skills

Groundworks

Civils experience

Rail environment experience

Health & safety awareness

Reliability

Tools

Dumper

Roller

Plant tickets

Job description

Teamforce Labour are currently seeking an experienced PTS Groundworker with HSG47 for a long-term position, starting Monday 12th October.

Rate: Negotiable

Start Date: Monday 12th October

Duration: Long-term

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out general groundworks and civils duties within a rail environment.
• Undertake excavation and safe digging works around underground services in accordance with HSG47 safe digging practices.
• Assist with drainage, ducting, trenching, concreting and reinstatement works.
• Read and understand service drawings and identify potential underground services prior to excavation.
• Use hand tools and small plant safely and correctly.
• Assist with the installation of drainage systems, ducts, chambers and associated civils works.
• Work closely with Site Supervisors, Machine Operators and other members of the site team.
• Follow RAMS, permits and site-specific procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area.
• Carry out additional general site duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid PTS
• Valid CSCS
• HSG47 / Safe Digging Around Underground Services
• Previous groundworks/civils experience
• Previous experience working within a rail environment preferred
• Good understanding of underground services and safe excavation practices
• Additional plant tickets such as Dumper/Roller advantageous
• Reliable with a strong understanding of site health & safety

About Us

Teamforce Labour is a trusted provider of skilled personnel to the Rail, Civil Engineering and Construction industries across the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering top-quality talent to our clients while fostering fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and experience without regard to age, race, gender, disability, religion or any other protected characteristic