Skilled Groundworker

Workshop Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment are seeking a Skilled Groundworker to join a busy civils site in Winchester. The role involves carrying out all aspects of groundwork including drainage, finishing works and preparing areas for installation.

Two recent work references are required, and the successful candidate must work safely around live services. You will have proven experience as a Skilled Groundworker, with ability to install sample chambers and work accurately around underground utilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Skilled Groundworker.
• Experience in drainage, finishing works and all aspects of groundwork.
• Able to work accurately around underground services.
• Two recent work references.
• Live within travelling distance of Winchester.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of groundwork.
• Complete drainage and duct installation.
• Undertake finishing groundworks to a high standard.
• Prepare and set up work areas for installation.
• Assist with the installation of a sample chamber.
• Carry out careful excavation around existing services.
• Support the site team with general site duties.
• Work safely and maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Drainage work

Finishing works

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Position Summary

Are you an experienced Skilled Groundworker with finishing, drainage and groundwork experience looking for your next contract? Workshop Recruitment are recruiting for a Skilled Groundworker to join a busy site in Winchester. This is a hands‑on role working on a civils project, carrying out all aspects of groundwork, including drainage, finishing works and preparing areas for installation. The successful Skilled Groundworker will have a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail and be able to work safely around live services, covering all aspects of Groundworks. This role involves installing a sample chamber, among other careful products and installations, so experience with careful excavation and working around existing services is essential. Two recent work references will be required.

Requirements

• Skilled CSCS Card.
• EUSR Water Hygiene.
• EUSR Cat 1 & 2 (Cable Avoidance Tools).
• First Aid (minimum 1‑day course).
• SCW Medical (Safety Critical Worker – Breaking Ground).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of groundwork.
• Complete drainage and duct installation.
• Undertake finishing groundworks to a high standard.
• Prepare and set up work areas for installation.
• Assist with the installation of a sample chamber.
• Carry out careful excavation around existing services.
• Support the site team with general site duties.
• Work safely and maintain high health and safety standards.

About You

• Proven experience as a Skilled Groundworker.
• Experienced in drainage, finishing works and all aspects of groundwork.
• Able to work accurately around underground services.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively within a team.
• Physically fit and happy carrying out manual groundwork duties.
• Able to provide two recent work references.
• Live within a reasonable travelling distance of Winchester.
• Concrete, sand and cement, skilled Groundworker skills.

What's on Offer

£22 per hour. Weekly pay. Immediate start. Opportunity for further work with a reputable contractor.