Groundworker

Groundworker / Landscaper Company: Rooms To Grow Employment Type: Self-Employed (CIS) Day Rate: £180 – £200 per day (depending on experience) About Us At Rooms To Grow, we help our customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Groundworker/Landscaper to join our growing team. The Role As a Groundworker/Landscaper, you'll play a key part in preparing and finishing the groundworks that underpin our projects. Your day-to-day work will be varied and physically active, covering everything from installing ground screws and drainage systems to laying cable ducting through patios and pathways. Key Responsibilities * Installation of ground screws to support garden buildings, decking, and other structures * Excavation and installation of drainage systems, including soakaways, channel drains, and pumping stations * Laying cable ducting through patios, paths, and landscaped areas for electrical services * Preparing and levelling ground for bases, patios, and pathways * General landscaping duties including turf laying, edging, and site clearance * Working to plans and specifications while maintaining high standards of finish * Ensuring all work complies with relevant health and safety regulations * Keeping tools, equipment, and the company van clean, organised, and in good working order What We're Looking For * A minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience in groundworks, landscaping, or civil works (essential) * Demonstrable experience with excavation, drainage installation, and ground preparation on domestic or commercial sites * Confident using a range of hand and power tools including mini diggers, plate compactors, concrete saws, and laser levels * Practical knowledge of falls, levels, and gradient calculations for drainage and paving * Experience working with or connecting to existing drainage systems, including pumping stations * Must be registered under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) * Full clean UK driving licence (essential) * Ability to work independently on-site, as well as part of a wider team * Strong work ethic, reliability, and a high standard of finish on every job * A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills Desirable (But Not Essential) * CSCS card or equivalent * Experience with ground screw installation * First Aid certification * Previous experience working on domestic garden or outdoor building projects What We Offer * Competitive day rate of £180 – £200 depending on experience * Self-employed basis under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) * Company van provided for work use * Fuel card provided * Opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive, growing company * Varied and rewarding work — no two days are the same