Skilled Operative Groundworker

JN Bentley; Upton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Fully funded training

Mileage allowance

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Westfield Health

Job summary

JN Bentley Ltd is seeking enthusiastic Skilled Operatives to join our groundworks and civil engineering teams in the Upton area. You will contribute to site activities, focusing on safety, quality, and timely delivery across regional sites.

The role requires experience in civil works, concreting, drainage and pipe laying, with a strong health & safety mindset and a valid plant ticket portfolio. A full UK driving licence is essential, and occasional relocation may be needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or groundworks.
• Experience with concrete pours, drainage and pipe laying is preferred.
• Strong health and safety focus and ability to work in a site team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groundworks and civil engineering activities across sites.
• Work safely to programme, maintain quality and productivity.
• Assist with site duties as required and communicate effectively.

Skills

Groundworks

Civil engineering

CSCS card

Driving licence

Health & safety

Job description

At JN Bentley Ltd, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Skilled Operatives who live in and around the Upton, Northampton 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.

Due to the large area of the region lodging away may be required at times.

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
• Safety Critical Medical
• 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.