GROUND WORKER
Location: London & surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
At Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions, we deliver high-quality, sustainable geotechnical and groundwork services that support safe and efficient infrastructure projects. We’re looking for a Ground Worker to support mobilisation, excavation, and reinstatement (MER) works on site.
What you’ll do
* Support mobilisation of tools, equipment, and materials to and from site
* Prepare worksites, including clearing areas, setting up barriers, signage, and access
* Assist with excavation works, including manual digging and material handling
* Support reinstatement works such as backfilling, compaction, and finishing
* Operate basic tools and equipment including compactors, shovels, and wheelbarrows
* Help keep sites clean, safe, and well organised
Key Responsibilities
* Assist MER Operatives with excavation and reinstatement activities
* Handle and maintain tools and equipment, reporting defects when identified
* Follow HSE policies, RAMS, and site safety requirements
* Attend toolbox talks and daily safety briefings
* Wear correct PPE and maintain safe working practices
* Work collaboratively with the site team to meet project deadlines
What we’re looking for
Essential
* Experience in general labouring, groundwork, or construction
* Basic knowledge of excavation and reinstatement works
* Ability to use hand tools and basic equipment safely
* Good understanding of health & safety on construction sites
* Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
* CSCS Card
* Street works modules - Reinstatement & excavation
Desirable
* Experience with reinstatement, paving, tarmacking, or landscaping
* Experience operating small plant or machinery
* First Aid or relevant safety qualifications
Why join us
Career Development Focus
We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities
Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment
Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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