Join Coinford, specialists in groundwork and concrete frames! We’re seeking skilled professionals to drive excellence in construction. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the industry’s future. Apply now!
Essential Role Requirements
- Able to read drawings and relevant documentation
- You will need to be competent in the use and set up of trench boxes, drag boxes, and manhole boxes
- Must be able to use pipe lasers
- Lay Concrete, Clay, and Plastic Pipes (all sizes). Ensuring pipes are tested and laid on correct bed and surround
- Manage ground water, setting up correct size pump for the job in hand
- Ensuring backfilling to trenches is correct
- Benching of all manholes
- Experienced working around live services, and in service avoidance techniques
- External Works/Kerbs/Edgings/slabs/block paving
- Have a detailed knowledge of the correct use of materials and products relating to underground drainage, road make up and formation, kerbing, slab laying, block paving and external works (hard and soft landscaping)
- Able to competently carry out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks, and communicate service requirements in good time to the site management team
Desirable
- Additional CPCS/NPORS* tickets and experienced in operating any of the following: Telehandlers, Dumpers and Rollers
- 5-10+ Years experience in skilled groundworks
- Experienced working gangs/teams highly sought after with this role
General Expectations
- Reliable & punctual
- Able to work well with other trades and operatives on site and support the programme delivery on time.
- Right to work in the UK
Cards & Qualifications Required
- CSCS Groundworker or similar qualification
- Confined Space
- Safety Critical Medical (Site Specific)
- CAT and Genny Training
Additional/Desirable Cards & Qualifications
- CPCS/NPORS* Forward Tipping Dumper
- CPCS/NPORS* Ride on Roller/Road Roller
- Abrasive Wheels Training
- Face Fit Certification
- Harness Awareness Certification
- Please note that to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards affiliated with CSCS and carrying the CSCS hologram. We no longer accept traditional NPORS cards. If you would like further details on how to transfer your card from the traditional scheme to the CSCS scheme, please click here.
We do have high standards for the work carried out on our sites, and in exchange, we offer:
- A commitment to fair and competitive rates
- Opportunities for additional contracts on prospective projects
- Access to further training, as required by specific site need