We Build Recruitment are now looking to recruit for a permanent Groundworker on behalf of our client, a leading and fast growing North West based provider of parking solutions nationwide.
The candidate will need to be within commutable distance of their Preston operations hub.
Key responsibilities:
* Travel and work away from home up to four nights per week to carry out work
* Excavation works and installing service trenching, bollards, columns and signposts as required within roadways, footpaths and verges
* Operation of small highways maintenance plant and equipment
* Carry out ground surveys to locate underground services using cable avoidance tools
* General groundworks activities including the laying and levelling of kerbs, paving slabs, tarmac and concrete
* Responsible for ensuring safe working practices and always adhering to Health & Safety regulations in relation to carrying out work.
* Communicating with our client when on site, keeping them updated on works being carried out, including talking them through changes if any are necessary
* Using a laptop or phone to send and receive emails, edit Microsoft Word documents, use Microsoft Teams when required and complete online training courses
Essential experience and qualifications:
* Fully competent in all aspects of groundworks
* Minimum of 10 years groundwork experience
* NRSWA Qualification (Streetworks)
* CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne)
* A valid driving licence with the ability to drive a company van and comply with the requirements of company insurers
* Experience installing service trenching, bollards, columns and signposts as required within roadways, footpaths and verges plus repairing and resurfacing.
* Demonstrate that you can operate small highways maintenance plant and equipment.
* Previous experience carrying out groundwork surveys to locate underground services using cable avoidance tools.
* Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and how they should be applied to ensure safe working at all times.
Desirable experience and qualifications:
* Valid CSCS card
* Asbestos Awareness UKATA Awarded
* Valid Abrasive Wheels certificate
* Valid Manual Handling certificate
PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED:
* NRSWA Qualification (Streetworks)
* CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne)
THIS ROLE IS UK WIDE THEREFORE UP TO FOUR NIGHTS WORKING AWAY WILL BE REQUIRED.
Benefits:
-Basic salary of £35,000 plus guaranteed overnight premium of £5,000 (£40,000)
-Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
-Company van provided
-Quality accommodation
-23 days holiday which increases with service (plus Bank Holidays)
-Company Pension Scheme
-Life Assurance, Private Healthcare and cashback scheme for medical costs
-Employee Assistance Programme
-Focus on Health & Wellbeing with Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions