SKILLED GROUNDWORKER - DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING

North Bound Surfacing; Denton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bound Surfacing Ltd is seeking a skilled Groundworker to lead driveway, paving and landscaping projects across Greater Manchester. You will oversee onsite activities, coordinate a small team and ensure high-quality workmanship while maintaining safety standards.

The role is offered as a self-employed subcontractor (CIS) with rates of £150–£190 per day, depending on experience and responsibilities. Weekend opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience in driveways, paving, patios and landscaping.
• Experience leading a team or supervising construction projects.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CIS registration preferred, with relevant details required for verification before payment.
• Ability to organise work and maintain high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team carrying out driveway, patio and landscaping installations.
• Organise daily site activities to ensure projects progress efficiently.
• Oversee groundwork preparation, paving and surfacing installations.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, health and safety and site cleanliness.
• Liaise with Northbound management regarding project progress and requirements.
• Identify and resolve practical site challenges.
• Ensure completed works meet agreed specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Groundworks

Team leadership

Project coordination

Health and safety

Driving licence

Job description

SKILLED GROUNDWORKER - DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING

North Bound Surfacing Ltd

Location: Greater Manchester & Surrounding Areas

Rate: £150-£190 DOE

Engagement Type: Self-Employed Subcontractor (CIS)

Availability: Up to 5 days per week, with additional weekend opportunities

About the Opportunity

North Bound Surfacing Ltd is looking to work with an experienced and reliable Team Leader to support our driveway, paving and landscaping projects throughout Greater Manchester.

We are seeking a skilled individual with strong practical experience who can confidently oversee site activities, coordinate a team and deliver projects to a consistently high standard.

This opportunity is offered on a self-employed subcontractor basis, subject to confirmation of the appropriate employment status.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team carrying out driveway, patio and landscaping installations.
• Organise daily site activities to ensure projects progress efficiently.
• Oversee groundwork preparation, paving and surfacing installations.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, health and safety and site cleanliness.
• Liaise effectively with Northbound management regarding project progress and requirements.
• Identify and resolve practical site challenges.
• Ensure completed works meet agreed specifications and quality standards.

Experience & Requirements

• Extensive practical experience in driveways, paving, patios and back garden landscaping is essential.
• Previous experience leading a team or supervising construction projects.
• Strong understanding of groundworks, drainage, sub-base preparation and surfacing methods.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Ability to organise work, solve problems and maintain quality standards.
• Reliable, professional and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• CIS registration preferred, with relevant details required for verification before payment.

Rates & Working Arrangements

• £150-£190 per day, depending on experience and agreed responsibilities.
• Subcontract work opportunities available throughout the working week.
• Additional weekend opportunities may be available.
• Potential for ongoing work subject to project requirements, availability and satisfactory performance.
• Payments subject to applicable CIS deductions, as determined by HMRC verification.
• Individual engagements and agreed rates will be confirmed before work commences.