Groundworker (Road Works Project – Harlow, Essex)
We’re looking for 3–4 experienced Groundworkers to join a team delivering a temporary road works project in Harlow, Essex.
Duration: 4–6 weeks
Location: Harlow, Essex
Pay Rate: £225–£315 per day (depending on experience)
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Overtime available for weekend/night work)
Start Date: Monday, 20th October 2025
Completion: 1st December 2025
Role Overview
You’ll be working as part of a skilled crew carrying out essential road, footpath, and marking works across the site. This is hands-on groundworks and surfacing work requiring attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Road Construction & Repair
* Prepare surfaces, lay asphalt, repair potholes, and carry out resurfacing works.
* Undertake base and sub-base preparation with correct compaction and levels.
* Set up and maintain traffic management systems.
* Road Marking (White Lining)
* Operate line-marking machinery for thermoplastic and paint-based applications.
* Ensure correct cleaning, layout, and finish quality.
* Footpaths & Walkways
* Construct kerbs, drainage channels, and pedestrian walkways using asphalt, paving blocks, or concrete.
* Ensure correct gradients and surface finish.
* Machinery & Equipment Operation
* Safely operate rollers, compactors, excavators, pavers, mixers, and hand tools.
* Conduct basic maintenance and daily safety checks.
Requirements
* Previous groundworks or road construction experience.
* Valid CSCS card + tickets
* Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work well in a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Experience:
* Groundworks: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* CSCS (required)
* Machine tickets (required)
Contact Dion on (phone number removed)