Skilled Operative Groundworker

JN Bentley; Poole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Training

Mileage paid

Pension

Referral scheme

Health plan

Cycle to work

Payroll giving

Job summary

JN Bentley Ltd is seeking enthusiastic Skilled Operatives to work on long‑term water industry projects around Poole. A ready-made team of Lead Hand / Ganger with Skilled and General Operatives is preferred.

You will contribute to groundworks, concreting, drainage and pipe laying, with a strong focus on safety and quality on site. The role involves site work under the Lead Hand and Site Management, delivering works to programme and ensuring high productivity.

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.
• Current CSCS / CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and relevant plant tickets.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a site team delivering groundworks and civil engineering activities across construction sites predominantly within the water industry.
• Carry 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.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Health & safety focus

Teamwork / site teamwork

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

At JN Bentley Ltd, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Skilled Operatives to work on long-term water industry projects based in and around Poole, with work across the wider region.

We are ideally looking for a ready-made gang of Lead Hand / Ganger with a experience Skilled Operative and General Operative who can join together, please can Lead Hand and General Operative apply on relevant applications.

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
• 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.