Groundwork Handyman

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

Job summary

A construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking skilled professionals for groundwork roles. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience and be able to read technical drawings, manage ground water, and ensure proper trench backfilling. Additional qualifications such as CPCS/NPORS tickets and experience with Telehandlers, Dumpers, and Rollers are highly desirable. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of construction with ongoing longevity.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience in skilled groundworks.
• Able to read drawings and relevant documentation.
• Experienced working around live services.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground water and set up pump size for the job.
• Ensure correct backfilling to trenches.
• Conduct daily pre-start plant safety inspections.

Skills

Reading drawings and relevant documentation

External Works

Live services avoidance techniques

Operating Telehandlers

Groundworks experience

Tools

CPCS/NPORS tickets

Telehandlers

Dumpers

Rollers

Job description

Build your career and be a part of a great team

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.

• 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