Groundwork Handyman

Coinford Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is looking for skilled professionals to join their groundwork and concrete frame projects. The role requires extensive experience (5-10+ years) in groundworks and knowledge of materials related to drainage and landscaping. Successful candidates will be reliable, punctual, and able to collaborate effectively on-site. Benefits include competitive rates and opportunities for further contracts and training. Applications are encouraged even during the holiday break.

Benefits

Fair and competitive rates

Opportunities for additional contracts

Access to further training

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience in skilled groundworks.
• Able to manage ground water and pump setup.
• Experience in operating plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and relevant documentation.
• Manage ground water and set up pumps.
• Ensure correct backfilling to trenches.

Skills

Reading drawings and documentation

Groundworks experience

Teamwork

Reliable & punctual

Working around live services

Material knowledge for drainage and landscaping

Tools

CPCS/NPORS tickets

Telehandlers

Dumpers

Rollers

Job description

Join Coinford, specialists in groundwork and concrete frames! We’re seeking skilled professionals to drive excellence in construction. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the industry’s future with ongoing longevity.

Responsibilities

• Able to read drawings and relevant documentation
• External Works/Kerbs/Edgings/slabs/block paving
• Manage ground water, setting up correct size pump for the job in hand
• Ensuring backfilling to trenches is correct
• Benching of all manholes
• Experienced working around live services, and in service avoidance techniques
• Have a detailed knowledge of the correct use of materials and products relating to underground drainage, road make up and formation, kerbing, slab laying, block paving and external works (hard and soft landscaping)
• Able to competently carry out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks, and communicate service requirements in good time to the site management team
• Additional CPCS/NPORS* tickets and experienced in operating any of the following: Telehandlers, Dumpers and Rollers
• 5-10+ Years experience in skilled groundworks
• Experienced working gangs/teams highly sought after with this role
• Reliable & punctual
• Able to work well with other trades and operatives on site and support the programme delivery on time.
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• A commitment to fair and competitive rates
• Opportunities for additional contracts on prospective projects
• Access to further training, as required by specific site needs

Notes

* Please note that to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards affiliated with CSCS and carrying the CSCS hologram. We no longer accept traditional NPORS cards. If you would like further details on how to transfer your card from the traditional scheme to the CSCS scheme, please click How to achieve an NPORS CSCS Operator Card – NPORS

Our offices will be closed for the Christmas break from 23rd December to 5th January, but we’re still accepting applications during this time. We warmly encourage you to apply – this way, we can review your application and get in touch with you promptly when we return. Don’t wait, we’d love to hear from you!