Groundworks Finishers
2 weeks ago
**About the Role**
We’re looking for an experienced **Slabbing and Finishing Groundworker** to join our groundworks and concrete structures team. This role involves preparing, laying, and finishing slabs and hard landscaping surfaces to a high standard, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with design specifications. You’ll work closely with site engineers, supervisors, and fellow groundworkers to deliver excellent workmanship while maintaining the highest safety standards.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Carry out **slabbing, paving, and finishing works** to required levels, falls, and tolerances
- Prepare and level sub-bases using compactors and laser levels
- Mix, pour, and finish concrete or mortar for bedding and jointing
- Lay slabs, kerbs, and edging units accurately to line and level
- Use appropriate tools and equipment (cutters, compactors, trowels, etc.) safely and effectively
- Ensure all surfaces are finished to the required specification and quality
- Check levels, falls, and alignments in coordination with the Site Engineer or Supervisor
- Identify and report any issues such as poor ground conditions, drainage problems, or damaged materials
- Carry out pre-start and post-operation checks on tools and small plant, reporting any defects
- Maintain clean, tidy, and safe working areas at all times
- Follow all company and site-specific **Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality** procedures
- Support other groundwork or concreting activities as required
**Essential Requirements**
- Proven experience as a **Groundworker**, particularly in **slabbing, paving, and concrete finishing**
- Valid **CPCS or NPORS card** (Groundworker, Dumper, Roller, or related categories)
- Good understanding of levels, falls, and setting out information
- Ability to read and interpret site drawings and specifications
- Strong knowledge of **safe working practices** in live construction environments
- High attention to detail with a focus on quality and finish
- Team player with good communication skills and the ability to follow supervision
**Desirable**
- SSSTS or equivalent supervisor qualification
- Additional plant tickets (Excavator, Telehandler, etc.)
- Experience on **RC frame or large infrastructure** projects
- Training in manual handling, confined spaces, or lifting operations
**Personal Attributes**
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship
- Works well both independently and within a team
**What We Offer**
- Competitive pay rates
- Long-term, consistent work on major projects
- Opportunities for further training and upskilling
- A supportive environment that prioritises safety, quality, and teamwork
If you’re an experienced **Slabbing and Finishing Groundworker** seeking a long-term position with a professional, well-established team, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a company that values your skills, your safety, and your commitment — and build your future with us.
- _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_
-
Groundworks Finishers
1 week ago
Luton, United Kingdom Coinford Full timeAbout the RoleWere looking for an experienced Slabbing and Finishing Groundworker to join our groundworks and concrete structures team. This role involves preparing laying and finishing slabs and hard landscaping surfaces to a high standard ensuring accuracy quality and compliance with design specifications. Youll work closely with site engineers supervisors...
-
Groundworks Finisher
1 week ago
Luton, United Kingdom Coinford Full timeWere looking for skilled Slabbing Operatives to join our team and help deliver high-quality paving and hard landscaping works. If you have experience in slab laying groundwork preparation and take pride in producing clean accurate finishes wed like to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out slabbing and paving works to a high standard ensuring levels...
-
Groundworks Finisher
7 days ago
Luton LU, United Kingdom Coinford Ltd Full time £28,000 - £42,000 per yearWe're looking for skilled Slabbing Operatives to join our team and help deliver high-quality paving and hard landscaping works. If you have experience in slab laying, groundwork preparation, and take pride in producing clean, accurate finishes — we'd like to hear from youKey ResponsibilitiesCarry out slabbing and paving works to a high standard, ensuring...
-
Groundworks Supervisor
7 days ago
Luton, United Kingdom Venture Contracts Ltd Full timeVenture Contracts Ltd are looking for a Black hat / Groundworks supervisor for a site in Luton. The project is a large civils project, works will include renovating a car park, widening roads, fitting gullies and drainage. finishing kurbs and edging. The Supervisor will need to have proven experience in these kind of areas. Rates are negotiable based on...