Skilled Groundworker - Road Formation

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD is recruiting for a Skilled Groundworker to join a road formation gang on a busy project in Kent. You will work with a Groundworks crew and operate a Forward Tipping Dumper as part of the formation works, moving materials and helping to construct roads and hardstanding areas.

Applicants must hold a CSCS Labourer/Groundworker card (or equivalent) with proven site experience and a valid Forward Tipping Dumper ticket. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks on construction sites.
• Valid Forward Tipping Dumper ticket is essential.
• CSCS Labourer/Groundworker card or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out road formation and groundwork to drawings and levels.
• Operate a Forward Tipping Dumper safely to move materials on site.
• Prepare, level and finish formation levels as required.
• Assist with roads, access routes and hardstanding areas.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Forward Tipping Dumper ticket

Tools

Forward Tipping Dumper

Job description

Skilled Groundworker - Road Formation

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for reliable and experienced Groundworkers with a valid Forward Tipping Dumper ticket to join our groundwork and RC frame teams on a busy project in Kent.

You will work as part of an establishedroad formation gang, carrying out groundwork and formation works alongside operating a Forward Tipping Dumper. The role will involve preparing, levelling and finishing formation levels, moving and spreading materials, and supporting the construction of roads, access routes and hardstanding areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying outroad formation and associated groundwork to drawings, specifications and required levels
• Operating a Forward Tipping Dumper safely and efficiently to transport and move materials around site
• Preparing, levelling and finishing formation levels
• Working accurately to levels, falls, gradients and required tolerances
• Supporting the preparation and construction of roads, access routes and hardstanding areas
• Assisting with externals (slabs, kerbs, edgings) where required
• Assisting plant operators and banking 360 machines and dumpers
• Basic drainage and ducting works as directed by the Foreman
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks on the dumper and reporting any defects
• Keeping work areas safe, tidy and compliant with site rules
• Working as part of a gang to support programme delivery

REQUIREMENTS

• CSCS Labourer/Groundworker card or equivalent, with proven site experience
• Valid CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper ticket - ESSENTIAL
• Previous experience operating a Forward Tipping Dumper on construction sites
• Proven experience working as part of a road formation gang
• Confident carrying out general groundworks tasks under supervision
• Able to follow drawings, levels and instructions from supervisors
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• CPCS/NPORS Ride-On Roller
• CAT & Genny ticket
• Safety Critical Medical

* 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 and gangs
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites