Skilled Groundworker

Coinford; Harlow; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing groundworks work on site

Opportunities to move into more_skiled

Access to training and new tickets

Long-term work available

Job summary

Coinford is seeking experienced Groundwork Handymen for a busy project in Harlow. You will be a skilled all-rounder across pipelaying, drainage and external works, working within an established gang to deliver high-quality groundworks.

You will set up trench boxes, lay pipes, manage groundwater, backfill trenches, and carry out pre-start safety checks. CSCS/NPORS CSCS-affiliated cards and Safety Medical are required. Ongoing work with weekly pay and opportunities to progress.

Qualifications

• CSCS Groundworker card required.
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Forward Tipping Dumper*
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• CAT & Genny Training
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Setting up and using trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes and pipe lasers
• Laying concrete, clay and plastic pipes (all sizes) to correct bed, surround and levels
• Ensuring pipes are tested and laid correctly throughout
• Managing groundwater and setting up the correct pump for the task
• Ensuring correct backfilling of trenches
• Benching of all manholes
• External works including kerbs, edgings, slabs and block paving
• Working safely around live services using correct service avoidance techniques
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections

Skills

Pipelaying experience

Groundworks experience

Safety-conscious

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Build your career and be a part of a great team

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for experienced Groundwork Handymen to join our teams on a busy project in Harlow. You will be a skilled all-rounder capable across pipelaying, deep drainage, externals and external works, working within an established gang to deliver high-quality groundworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up and using trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes and pipe lasers
• Laying concrete, clay and plastic pipes (all sizes) to correct bed, surround and levels
• Ensuring pipes are tested and laid correctly throughout
• Managing groundwater and setting up the correct pump for the task
• Ensuring correct backfilling of trenches
• Benching of all manholes
• External works including kerbs, edgings, slabs and block paving
• Working safely around live services using correct service avoidance techniques
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections

REQUIREMENTS

• CSCS Groundworker card or similar qualification
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Forward Tipping Dumper*
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• CAT & Genny Training
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller
• Abrasive Wheels Training
• Face Fit Certification
• Harness Awareness Certification
• 5–10+ years of skilled groundworks experience
• Experienced working gangs / teams highly sought after
• Confined Space ticket

* Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch – we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
• Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites
• We have long-term work available, 10 hours paid per day, competitive rates for suitable candidates.