Skilled Operative Groundworker

JN Bentley; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

In-house career development programmes

Fully funded training

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Job summary

JN Bentley in Dewsbury is seeking a Skilled Operative to join their team. This position requires experience in civil engineering and groundworks, with an emphasis on health, safety, and quality. Applicants should have relevant certifications and a proven track record in civil works.

The role involves working on construction sites primarily within the water industry, contributing to various groundworks activities. Benefits include competitive pay, training opportunities, and an attractive holiday package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil engineering skills

Groundworks experience

Health & safety focus

Teamwork

Education

Current CSCS/CPCS/NOCN/NPORS with NVQ

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Thames Water Passport

National Water Hygiene Card

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.

If you are interested in joining the JN Bentley Ltd team, please click the apply button below.

Please include details of your experience working within the water industry, including drainage, pipelaying and specific pipework, within your application.