Groundworker / Groundworker Labourer

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Groundworkers / Groundworker Labourers to join our team on a busy project in Sittingbourne.

The successful candidates will assist with a range of groundwork activities, supporting skilled operatives and plant operators to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role is ideal for experienced groundworkers as well as labourers with previous construction or civils experience looking to develop their skills.

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

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Groundworkers / Groundworker Labourers to join our team on a busy project in Sittingbourne.

The successful candidates will assist with a range of groundwork activities, supporting skilled operatives and plant operators to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role is ideal for experienced groundworkers as well as labourers with previous construction or civils experience looking to develop their skills.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with all aspects of groundwork operations.
• General site preparation and labouring duties.
• Digging and preparing trenches for drainage, ducting, and other services.
• Assisting with the installation of drainage systems, pipes, manholes, chambers, and gullies.
• Hand digging around live services when required.
• Assisting with kerbing, edging, paving, and slab laying works.
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials around site.
• Supporting plant operators and acting as a banksman when required.
• Backfilling and reinstatement works.
• Maintaining site cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Following site instructions and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Working effectively as part of a team to achieve programme targets.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid CSCS Card.
• Previous experience in groundworks, construction, civils, or labouring.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements on construction sites.
• Ability to carry out physically demanding work.
• Confident working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be clean shaven to comply with site face-fit and RPE requirements.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively within a team.
• Right to work in the UK.

DESIRABLE

• Previous groundworks or drainage experience.
• CPCS/NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper.
• CPCS/NPORS Ride-On Roller.
• CAT & Genny Qualification.
• Traffic Marshal / Banksman Training.
• Safety Critical Medical.
• Manual Handling Certification.
• Street Works (NRSWA) Qualification.

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

• Competitive rates with weekly pay.
• Ongoing work on a variety of groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Opportunities to progress into skilled Groundworker positions.
• Access to further training and qualifications where required.
• Long-term opportunities for the right candidates.

23 July 2026Greenwich England, United Kingdom