Groundworker

CV-LibraryCarlisle, CumbriacontractPosted: 15 June 2026
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Groundworker, Carlisle, 40 hours per week, Immediate Start

Benefits

* Competitive pay rates based on experience:

* Day Shift: £16.00 – £18.50 per hour

* Night Shift: £18.00 – £20.50 per hour

* Opportunity to gain a PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification

* PTS certification valid for 2 years

* Consistent working hours throughout the project

* Travel time paid from 06:00 – 17:00 when travelling to site

* Ongoing work available until project completion

Responsibilities

* Carry out troughing work on rail tracks to protect critical cable infrastructure

* Assist with rail and trackside activities in a safe and efficient manner

* Follow site safety procedures and rail industry regulations

* Work as part of a team to deliver project milestones on schedule

* Maintain a high standard of workmanship and site housekeeping

* Attend and complete required rail training when applicable

Requirements

* Full UK driving licence (essential)

* Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual work in an outdoor environment

* Ability to work both day and night shifts as required

* Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

* PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification desirable but not essential

* Willingness to complete the PTS course after 12 shifts on the rail, including:

* Drug & alcohol screening

* E-learning modules

Working Hours

* Initial shift: Saturday night, 22:30 – 07:00

* Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 15:30 on site

* Travel days paid from 06:00 – 17:00 where applicable

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