Labourer / Groundsman

CV-LibrarySouthend-on-Sea, EssextemporaryPosted: 2 June 2026
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Labourer / Groundsman required to work around the Southend-On-Sea area.

Hours: Approx. 7:00am – 4:00pm (with break)
Contract Type: CIS (Self-Employed) – offering £17.50ph based on a 8 hour working day + a lunch break.

My client is looking for a reliable, hard‑working Labourer / Groundsman to join their construction team. You will be involved in all aspects of groundworks, labouring and domestic projects including extensions and house renovations from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist with all aspects of groundworks (digging, drainage, foundations, concreting, backfilling, etc.)

* General labouring duties: loading/unloading materials, moving tools and equipment, keeping site clean and tidy

* Support trades on site (bricklayers, joiners, plumbers, electricians, etc.)

* Assist with house renovations and extensions from strip-out through to completion

* Follow instructions from site supervisor and work as part of a small team

* Adhere to all health & safety rules and use PPE correctly

Requirements

* Previous labouring experience (essential)

* Good work ethic, punctual, and physically fit – must be a grafter. Good attitude, willing to learn and be trained up in groundworks and all stages of building work

* Reliable and able to work outdoors in all weathers

* Full UK driving licence and own transport (essential)

* Valid CSCS Card (essential)

* Registered under the CIS Scheme (essential)

* CPCS desirable

If you live local, have own transport, CSCS Card and you are under the CIS Scheme then please apply for good long-term work

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