Skilled Operative Groundworker

JN Bentley; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

30 days holiday

Westfield Health

Cycle to Work

Company match funding

Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking enthusiastic Skilled Operatives to work in and around the Dewsbury region, performing groundworks and civil tasks for water industry projects. You will join a site team delivering works to programme while prioritising safety and quality on site.

The role requires proven civil groundworks experience, strong safety awareness, and relevant tickets, with a Full UK Driving Licence. Competitive pay, training, and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Skilled Operative on civil engineering or groundworks projects.
• Experience in general civil works: concrete pours, deep drainage and pipe laying.
• Strong health and safety focus; with experience in a reporting culture.
• Current CSCS / CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and relevant plant tickets.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a site team.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groundworks and civil engineering activities across construction sites.
• Carry out day-to-day site activities safely and to programme.
• Maintain high standards of quality, productivity and health & safety.

Skills

Groundworks

Health & Safety

Team player

Site tickets

Driving licence

Concrete & drainage

Job description

At JN Bentley Ltd, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Skilled Operatives who live in and around Dewsbury area, with work across the wider region.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in civil engineering and groundworks to join a well-established and growing business.

You will have a proactive approach to work, health, and safety, with experience working within the water industry and carrying out general civil works, including concreting, deep drainage and pipe laying.

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Hand and Site Management, you will work as part of a site team delivering groundworks and civil engineering activities across construction sites predominantly within the water industry.

Your role will include carrying out day-to-day site activities safely and efficiently, contributing to the delivery of works to programme, and maintaining high standards of quality, productivity, and health & safety.

Candidate Specification

• Proven experience working as a Skilled Operative on civil engineering or groundworks projects
• Experience in general civil works, including concrete pours, deep drainage and pipe laying
• Strong health & safety focus, with experience working within a reporting culture
• Current CSCS / CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and relevant plant tickets
• Ability to work effectively as part of a site team
• Full UK Driving Licence essential

Advantageous

• National Water Hygiene Card
• Thames Water Passport
• Slinger / Signaller or Crane Lift Supervisor
• Confined Spaces (City & Guilds)
• Additional plant tickets
• 3-day First Aid

What can we offer?

• Competitive rates of pay
• In-house career development programmes and progression opportunities
• Fully funded, industry-recognised training
• Mileage paid on travel
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
• Uplift and subsistence pay with accommodation provided when working away
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan)
• Occupational Health checks and flu jabs
• Cycle to Work scheme and Specsavers vouchers
• Company match funding and Payroll Giving

About Us

JN Bentley is part of Mott MacDonald Bentley, a leading civil engineering and construction company delivering first-class infrastructure solutions across the UK. With over 2,800 employees and a turnover in excess of £500m, we continue to grow by investing in our people and delivering quality for our clients.