Skilled Groundworker

Coinford Holdings Ltd; Littlestone on Sea; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing work on groundwork projects

Career progression

Training & tickets

Long-term work

Job summary

Coinford Holdings Ltd. is seeking experienced Groundwork Handymen for a busy project in Littlestone. You will work as part of an established gang across pipelaying, drainage, externals, and external works, delivering high-quality groundworks.

Key duties include setting up trench boxes, laying pipes to spec, managing groundwater, backfilling trenches, and carrying out safety inspections. CSCS and CT-level training are required; long-term work is available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up trench boxes, drag boxes and pipe lasers.
• Lay concrete, clay and plastic pipes to bed and levels.
• Test and lay pipes correctly throughout.
• Manage groundwater and pump setup.
• Backfill trenches correctly.
• Bench manholes.
• External works: curbs, slabs, paving.
• Work safely around live services; pre-start inspections.

Skills

CSCS Groundworker

CPCS/NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper

Safety Critical Medical

CAT & Genny Training

Right to work in UK

Punctual & reliable

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 Littlestone. 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.