Civil Grounds Worker - Groundworks & Excavation

Electric Skyline Limited; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Skyline Limited in Ireland is seeking a Civils General Operative / Groundworker to support civil engineering projects on-site. The role involves assisting with foundations, drainage, ducting, and site preparation under supervision, with a focus on safety and efficient execution.

You will work as part of a team across construction sites, operating basic plant and machinery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering construction and groundworks
• Knowledge of drainage, concrete, and utilities
• Ability to operate basic manual tools and small machinery
• Understanding of construction site health and safety regulations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions
• Experience with utility installations or roadworks is advantageous
• Traffic management and safety procedures awareness
• Working on public roads and traffic management requirements awareness

Responsibilities

• Assist with excavation, trenching, ducting and backfilling for foundations, utilities, roads, and drainage systems.
• Support the laying of drainage pipes, ducts, and manholes.
• Chamber install and reinstatement
• Excavation around live services
• Handle and prepare materials such as concrete, asphalt, aggregate and other construction resources
• Dig, level, and compact ground to prepare sites for construction or roadworks
• Clear construction sites of debris, rubble and waste materials
• Operate construction plant and machinery under supervision, including mini excavators, dumpers, rollers and power tools
• Set up and maintain site safety signage, barriers and fencing to ensure safety of workers and the public
• Help implement traffic management plans for safe vehicle and pedestrian movement around the site
• Support the maintenance of safe working practices by following site-specific safety rules
• Perform general labouring tasks such as digging, lifting, carrying, and moving materials

Skills

Teamwork

Site safety

Manual tool operation

HSE awareness

Traffic management awareness

Education

Full Category B Irish driver’s license

Tools

MEWP

Tower Scaffold

Abrasive Wheels

HIAB

Job description

Electric Skyline Limited in Ireland is seeking a Civils General Operative / Groundworker to support civil engineering projects on-site. The role involves assisting with foundations, drainage, ducting, and site preparation under supervision, with a focus on safety and efficient execution.

You will work as part of a team across construction sites, operating basic plant and machinery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.