Groundworker

We Build Recruitment are now looking to recruit for a permanent Groundworker on behalf of our client, a leading and fast growing North West based provider of parking solutions nationwide. The candidate will need to be within commutable distance of their Preston operations hub. Key responsibilities: * Travel and work away from home up to four nights per week to carry out work * Excavation works and installing service trenching, bollards, columns and signposts as required within roadways, footpaths and verges * Operation of small highways maintenance plant and equipment * Carry out ground surveys to locate underground services using cable avoidance tools * General groundworks activities including the laying and levelling of kerbs, paving slabs, tarmac and concrete * Responsible for ensuring safe working practices and always adhering to Health & Safety regulations in relation to carrying out work. * Communicating with our client when on site, keeping them updated on works being carried out, including talking them through changes if any are necessary * Using a laptop or phone to send and receive emails, edit Microsoft Word documents, use Microsoft Teams when required and complete online training courses Essential experience and qualifications: * Fully competent in all aspects of groundworks * Minimum of 10 years groundwork experience * NRSWA Qualification (Streetworks) * CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne) * A valid driving licence with the ability to drive a company van and comply with the requirements of company insurers * Experience installing service trenching, bollards, columns and signposts as required within roadways, footpaths and verges plus repairing and resurfacing. * Demonstrate that you can operate small highways maintenance plant and equipment. * Previous experience carrying out groundwork surveys to locate underground services using cable avoidance tools. * Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and how they should be applied to ensure safe working at all times. Desirable experience and qualifications: * Valid CSCS card * Asbestos Awareness UKATA Awarded * Valid Abrasive Wheels certificate * Valid Manual Handling certificate PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED: * NRSWA Qualification (Streetworks) * CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne) THIS ROLE IS UK WIDE THEREFORE UP TO FOUR NIGHTS WORKING AWAY WILL BE REQUIRED