2nd Man – Groundworker / Civils Operative (Working Away)
Pay: £14.00–£16.00 per hour (negotiable on experience)
Hours: 45 hours per week (Mon–Thu standard week)
Base: Wigan (WN3 4DY)
Company: Rouse Civils Ltd
About the Role
... re posting due to time waster ..
Rouse Civils Ltd are looking for reliable and experienced Groundworkers / 2nd Men to join our EV and civils installation teams working across the UK.
This role requires working away from home.
We meet at our Wigan yard (WN3 4DY) early Monday morning (6–7am) and return Friday.
All accommodation, travel, and £20/day subsistence allowance are provided.
What You'll Be Doing
* Assisting lead operative and plant driver on EV and civils projects
* Hand and machine excavation (hard & soft)
* Installing ducts, edgings, kerbs, and concrete works to spec
* Reinstatement: paving, tarmac, fencing, turfing, etc.
* Supporting with CAT & Genny scanning and cable avoidance
* Keeping site tidy and working safely at all times
Hours & Overtime
* Standard: 45 hours per week (Mon–Thu, 10–12 hr shifts)
* Friday: Normally a non-working day if 45 hours completed
* Overtime:
* Weekdays – flat rate
* Weekends – x1.5
* Nights – x2
Experience & Requirements
* CSCS card (essential)
* Experience in ducting, drainage, or reinstatement (essential)
* CAT & Genny knowledge
* NPORS / CPCS 360, Dumper, or Roller (preferred)
* Manual Handling, First Aid, Abrasive Wheels (preferred)
* Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
* Must be comfortable working away from home all week
Company Policy
Rouse Civils Ltd operates a strict zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
All staff are tested as part of induction and subject to regular random testing throughout employment.
What We Offer
* Consistent full-time work (45 hrs/week)
* Paid accommodation, travel, and £20/day allowance when away
* Company vehicle (for suitable candidates)
* Performance bonus
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Application Questions
* Where do you live?
* Are you happy to work away from home Monday–Friday?
* What plant tickets do you hold?
Rouse Civils Ltd
EV charging & green energy civil engineering specialists – based in Wigan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Where do you live ?
* Are you willing to work away from home ?
Licence/Certification:
* NPORS 360 (preferred)
* Dumper (preferred)
* Roller (preferred)
* UK DRIVERS LICENCE (preferred)
Work Location: On the road