Rural Groundworker

Wessex Internet; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & income protection

Cycle to Work

Tech purchase schemes

Enhanced family leave

Broadband discount

High street discounts

Team socials

Company vision

Job summary

Wessex Internet is expanding its rural fibre network and seeks experienced Groundworkers to join the in-house team. The role focuses on operating plant and machinery for fibre installs, supporting trenchless methods, and ensuring safety on site.

Candidates should have civils or utilities experience, a valid UK manual licence, and willingness to work outdoors in varied weather. Opportunity for progression and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in civils, utilities, groundwork, or rural infrastructure
• A full UK manual driving licence
• A strong work ethic and comfort working outdoors in any weather
• Confidence operating plant and machinery (tickets beneficial but not essential)
• Experience with excavation, ducting, and/or pipe or cable laying
• Understanding of working on agricultural land or in remote environments
• A proactive, solutions-focused, team-first approach

Responsibilities

• Operating plant and machinery (including 2.7-ton Kubota diggers) for fibre installs, manholes, and telecoms cabinets
• Supporting mole plough and directional drilling teams to deliver fast, trenchless fibre installations
• Carrying out daily plant checks and basic maintenance
• Flagging site challenges and helping your Team Leader keep projects moving
• Always promoting and following safe working practices, reporting any H&S concerns
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members on site

Job description

Build more than infrastructure - build the future of rural connectivity.

Wessex Internet is an award-winning broadband provider transforming how rural communities stay connected across the South West. As we continue expanding into the New Forest, Wiltshire, and South & West Dorset, we're looking for experienced Groundworkers to join our fast-growing in-house team.

What we offer our Rural Groundworkers:

• A £30,000 - £36,000 starting salary (depending on experience)

• Real career progression, including supervisory and team leader pathways

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days

• Private medical insurance, life assurance & income protection

• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes

• Enhanced family leave policies

• 75% staff broadband discount

• High street discounts across 100+ major brands

• Summer & Christmas team socials

• A chance to be part of a company with a strong, long-term vision

What you’ll be doing as a Rural Groundworker:

• Operating plant and machinery (including 2.7-ton Kubota diggers) for fibre installs, manholes, and telecoms cabinets

• Supporting mole plough and directional drilling teams to deliver fast, trenchless fibre installations

• Carrying out daily plant checks and basic maintenance

• Flagging site challenges and helping your Team Leader keep projects moving

• Always promoting and following safe working practices, reporting any H&S concerns

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members on site

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in civils, utilities, groundwork, or rural infrastructure

• A full UK manual driving licence

• A strong work ethic and comfort working outdoors in any weather

• Confidence operating plant and machinery (tickets beneficial but not essential)

• Experience with excavation, ducting, and/or pipe or cable laying

• Understanding of working on agricultural land or in remote environments

• A proactive, solutions-focused, team-first approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• B+E trailer licence

• CSCS

• Street Works / Cable Avoidance (CAT & Genny)

• 10-ton excavator ticket

If you're ready to put your civils experience to work in a growing company with a clear vision for the future, and help us build the fibre network powering rural communities for generations to come.