Rail Civil Groundworker: Foundations, Drainage & Finishes

Fortel; York; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortel is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join our civils team in York. You will perform groundworks, site preparation, drainage installation, and foundations for a major infrastructure project, delivering high-quality workmanship in a tightly regulated environment.

Key tasks include trenching, concrete setting out, formwork support, finishing, and ensuring safety through strict permits and on-site plant operations.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card is highly preferred. Green Labourer cards with proven experience will be considered.
• Manual Handling: Valid, accredited training certificate on site to demonstrate safe lifting and handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Site Preparation & Groundworks: Execute deep excavation support, trenching, and ground prep for foundations and slabs.
• Underground Services & Drainage: Lay drainage pipework and install attenuation tanks and ductwork for utilities.
• Concreting & Formwork: Assist with setting out, pouring, levelling, and finishing concrete for foundations and slabs; build basic timber shuttering and place reinforcement mesh.
• Levelling & Compaction: Read site plans for gradients; operate rollers and compaction equipment to achieve engineering densities.
• External Works & Finishing: Lay kerbs, edgings, pavements, and block paving for station access routes.
• Safety & Tool Management: Safely operate small plant tools; follow permits to dig near live underground utilities.

Skills

CSCS Card

Manual Handling

Tools

Plant Tickets

Job description

Fortel is seeking an experienced Groundworker to join our civils team in York. You will perform groundworks, site preparation, drainage installation, and foundations for a major infrastructure project, delivering high-quality workmanship in a tightly regulated environment.

Key tasks include trenching, concrete setting out, formwork support, finishing, and ensuring safety through strict permits and on-site plant operations.