Groundworker (Confined Space)
CV-LibraryST5, Newcastle under Lyme, StaffordshiretemporaryPosted: 20 August 2026
Apply NowSkilled Operative – General Groundworks & Civils
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (T5 6EG)
Rate: £210 p/d UMB
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Skilled Operative to join a busy civils project at the Barhale site in Stoke-on-Trent.
The successful candidate will have solid experience in general groundworks and civil engineering, with some experience of pipe laying and pipe fitting. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is comfortable carrying out a variety of groundwork duties and supporting the wider site team.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out a range of general groundworks duties across the site.
* Assist with excavation, trenching and preparing work areas.
* Carry out backfilling, compaction and ground reinstatement.
* Prepare and level ground for construction and civils works.
* Assist with concrete works, kerbing, drainage and other associated civils activities.
* Use hand tools and small plant safely and effectively.
* Assist with the installation and fitting of underground pipework where required.
* Carry out basic pipe laying and pipe fitting duties as part of wider civils works.
* Work safely around existing underground services and utilities.
* Assist skilled trades and other site operatives as required.
* Keep work areas clean, tidy and free from hazards.
* Follow site instructions, RAMS and health and safety procedures.
* Work as part of a team to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.
Experience & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience in general groundworks and civils.
* Experience with excavation, trenching, backfilling and reinstatement.
* Knowledge of general construction and civil engineering site practices.
* Some experience with pipe laying and pipe fitting.
* CPCS or CSCS certification.
* Confined Space ticket/training would be advantageous.
* Clean Water Card would be desirable.
* A good understanding of health and safety on construction sites.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (T5 6EG)
Rate: £210 p/d UMB
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Skilled Operative to join a busy civils project at the Barhale site in Stoke-on-Trent.
The successful candidate will have solid experience in general groundworks and civil engineering, with some experience of pipe laying and pipe fitting. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is comfortable carrying out a variety of groundwork duties and supporting the wider site team.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out a range of general groundworks duties across the site.
* Assist with excavation, trenching and preparing work areas.
* Carry out backfilling, compaction and ground reinstatement.
* Prepare and level ground for construction and civils works.
* Assist with concrete works, kerbing, drainage and other associated civils activities.
* Use hand tools and small plant safely and effectively.
* Assist with the installation and fitting of underground pipework where required.
* Carry out basic pipe laying and pipe fitting duties as part of wider civils works.
* Work safely around existing underground services and utilities.
* Assist skilled trades and other site operatives as required.
* Keep work areas clean, tidy and free from hazards.
* Follow site instructions, RAMS and health and safety procedures.
* Work as part of a team to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.
Experience & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience in general groundworks and civils.
* Experience with excavation, trenching, backfilling and reinstatement.
* Knowledge of general construction and civil engineering site practices.
* Some experience with pipe laying and pipe fitting.
* CPCS or CSCS certification.
* Confined Space ticket/training would be advantageous.
* Clean Water Card would be desirable.
* A good understanding of health and safety on construction sites.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team