Ground Worker

Location Maidstone
Discipline: Construction
Salary: £25k - 31.2k per year + Benefits
Contact name: Jane Deadman

Contact email: jane@westinpar.com
Job ref: JD/CT/11393
Published: 11 months ago
Startdate: 30/06/2023

Ground Worker 

Kent based, with occasional London travel

£25,000 - £31,200 p.a. + Overtime 

Permanent, Full Time Mon-Fri 08:30 – 17.30 

 

Are you fed up of doing the same thing day in day out? 

Are you looking for autonomy in your role?

This could be just what you are looking for. 

We are keen to hear from Ground Workers who would like to plan their own day, take pride in their work and enjoys the variety that this position will provide.

Our client owns 5 Industrial Estates among a variety of other business and are looking for a Ground Worker to oversee all works on the sites, this role will involve travel across Kent and occasional trips to London (works van is provided)

 

Job Role:

• Setting up site including barriers, safety signage and huts/small work buildings.

• Using equipment and tools effectively to perform construction tasks.

• Removing and installing drainage and pipework systems.

• Laying pavements, kerbs and driveways.

• Interpreting drawings and technical specifications.

• Following technical specifications and plans to perform Groundwork tasks.

• Preparing the ground and foundations in preparation for other construction work to begin.

• Digging trenches and moving ground.

• Working with waterways and connecting pipework to existing pipework.

• Following relevant health and safety procedures and risk management.

• Operating plant machinery and vehicles such as 360 Excavators and Forward Tipping Dumpers.

 

Requirements:

• Good problem solving skills.

• A good level of physical fitness to perform required tasks.

• A valid CSCS card.

• Ability to read technical specifications and diagrams.

• Able to work effectively as part of a diverse team.

• Previous experience within Groundworks or assisting Groundworkers.

• A clean, valid driving licence.

 

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. 

 

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency

 

Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles.