Job Title: Groundworker / Civils Operative (Multiple Headcount)
Location: Walpole Substation, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7JE.
Site Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 17:00 (Weekend work may be available)
Start Date: 24/3/2026
Duration: Until October 2026
Pay Rate: £330/day CIS DOE
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting multiple experienced Groundworkers / Civils Operatives to join a site team working at Walpole Substation in Cambridgeshire.
This role will involve supporting civil engineering works within a live high-voltage substation environment.
The successful candidates must be experienced in infrastructure groundworks and comfortable working within a safety-critical utility setting, adhering to strict site rules and National Grid procedures.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
All aspects of groundworking and civil engineering operations
Concrete remedials and minor bricklaying works
Duct laying for electrical and utility services
Levelling and preparation of chippings / Type 3 material
Operating Forward Tipping Dumper and Roller
Banksman / PVM (Plant Vehicle Marshal) duties
Working in accordance with HSG47 cable avoidance standards (CAT1 & CAT2 highly beneficial)
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance on a live substation siteEssential Requirements:
Proven experience as a Groundworker / Civils Operative
Valid CSCS Card
EUSR National Grid Persons
CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper & Roller
HSG47 CAT1 & CAT2 certification is highly advantageous
Ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing
Professional, reliable and safety-focused approachHow to Apply:
If you have the required experience and certifications and are available for the stated site hours, please submit your up-to-date CV.
For further information or immediate interest, please contact one of the site representatives listed above.
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