Groundworkers

1 week ago

Reading RG, United Kingdom Coinford Ltd Full time £25,000 - £55,000 per year

Join Coinford, a leading name in groundworks and concrete frame construction. We're seeking Groundworkers with experience in deep drainage, service installation, and pad foundation works. If you take pride in delivering safe, high-quality results and hold Dumper or Roller tickets, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Drainage & Services Installation

  • Install concrete, clay, and plastic drainage pipes of various sizes, ensuring correct line, level, bedding, and testing.
  • Safely work around and install live and new services, following service avoidance procedures.
  • Construct, bench, and finish manholes and inspection chambers to specification.

Pad Foundations & Groundworks

  • Excavate, prepare, and construct pad foundations accurately to drawing and specification.
  • Carry out sub-base preparation, levelling, and compaction to required tolerances.
  • Operate dumpers and rollers safely and efficiently to support groundwork operations.
  • Assist with cut and fill, muck shifting, and general site preparation as required.

Technical & Site Safety

  • Read and interpret drawings, setting-out information, and site levels confidently.
  • Conduct daily pre-start and plant safety checks, reporting issues promptly to site management.
  • Work in full compliance with site health, safety, and environmental procedures.
  • Support the delivery of high-quality work to programme deadlines.

Essential Requirements

  • Valid CSCS card (operative or above).
  • Proven experience in drainage, service installation, and pad foundation works.
  • Valid CPCS or NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) ticket for Dumper or Roller operation.
  • Competent in reading and understanding drawings and levels.
  • Reliable, proactive, and capable of managing tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.

Desirable

  • Additional CPCS/NPORS* qualifications (e.g., Telehandler, 360 Excavator).
  • 5+ years' experience in civil groundworks or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working as part of small, self-managed teams or gangs.

General Expectations

  • Reliable, punctual, and professional in approach.
  • Able to work collaboratively with other trades and site personnel.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Must hold a valid Right to Work in the UK.

What We Offer

  • Competitive, fair rates of pay.
  • Long-term project opportunities across the South East.
  • Ongoing training and upskilling tailored to site and role requirements.
  • Opportunity to work with a respected, safety-driven contractor known for delivering excellence.
  • 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 How to achieve an NPORS CSCS Operator Card – NPORS

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