General Operative - Groundworker
Kier
Role
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Groundworkers to join our construction team. The Groundworker will be responsible for preparing and maintaining construction sites, including excavation, laying foundations, and installing drainage systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction, strong practical skills, and a commitment to safety.
Location: Somerset, Bridgwater
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Up to £20.05 per hour based on experience (Overtime paid at £40.10 per hour)
19% shift uplift, earning up to £401 per day
Shift Pattern: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 10 days on / 4 days off
Bonus: Up to 10% of total earnings after the qualifying period
What will you be responsible for?
As a Groundworker, you'll be working within the Hinkley Point C team. You will be responsible for participating within a gang, taking personal responsibility for Health & Safety performance. You need to make sure the overall quality of your work meets any productivity targets that have been set.
Your day to day will include:
- Mark and measure areas according to project plans.
- Set up site boundaries with temporary fencing and safety barriers as per approved traffic management plan.
- Perform excavation and grading using hand tools to approved levels.
- Prepare the ground for construction by levelling and compacting soil.
- Safely remove and dispose of excavated materials.
- Install drainage systems, including pipes and stormwater management. Up to and including 1200 Dia pipes.
- Lay ducts for utilities such as electricity, gas, and water.
What are we looking for?
This role of Operative is great for you if:
- Proven experience with excavations, concrete work, and drainage installation.
- Experience as a Groundworker or in a similar role.
- Valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card for role.
- NVQ Level 2 General Operative
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
Due to the nature of this role at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security BPSS check which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us - To read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
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