Skilled Groundworker

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Experienced Groundworkers (External Finishing / drainage) - Bishop's Stortford.

Coinford are looking for experienced Groundworkers, External Finishers and Drainage to join our team on a major residential project in Bishop's Stortford.

We have long-term work available, 10 hours paid per day, competitive rates for suitable candidates.

If you take pride in your work, turn up every day and can deliver a high standard of finish, we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setting up and using trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes and pipe lasers
• Laying concrete, clay and plastic pipes (all sizes) to correct bed, surround and levels
• Ensuring pipes are tested and laid correctly throughout
• Managing groundwater and setting up the correct pump for the task
• Ensuring correct backfilling of trenches
• Benching of all manholes
• External works including kerbs, edgings, slabs and block paving
• Working safely around live services using correct service avoidance techniques
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections

REQUIREMENTS:

• CSCS Groundworker card or similar qualification
• Confined Space ticket
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• CAT & Genny Training
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE:

• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller
• Abrasive Wheels Training
• Face Fit Certification
• Harness Awareness Certification
• 5-10+ years of skilled groundworks experience
• Experienced working gangs / teams highly sought after

Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch - we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
• Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites