JN Bentley
General Operative Groundworker
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General Operatives – Groundworker Role (Wakefield)
About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic and positive General Operatives based in Wakefield to join one of our Groundworker gangs operating in the region.
As part of this role, you will:
- Work as part of a skilled gang across various construction sites, primarily within the water industry.
- Demonstrated proactive approach towards work and health and safety best practices.
- Core experience preferred in:
- General civils work
- Concreting
- Deep drainage
- Pipe-laying
In this capacity, you will support proactive gangs in delivering first-class civil and water sector engineering projects.
Candidate Specification
Essential Requirements
- Experience in a wide range of Civil Engineering tasks, particularly specialising in:
- General civils work
- Concreting
- Excavations
- Deep drainage
- Pipe-laying
- CSCS Touchscreen pass requirement, plus completion of a 1-day Health & Safety Awareness course.
- Minimum requirement: Driving licence (essential).
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Preferred Attributes
- Plant tickets (CPCS, NOCN or NPORS) currently held or worked towards—acceptable for:
- Forward Tipping Dumper
- Ride-on Roller
- National Water Hygiene Card
- Experience in Slinger/ Signaller and Confined Spaces (City & Guilds) roles basic training
(Note: Training provided for additional relevant plant tickets if needed.)
What We Offer
Competitive-package Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay
- In-house career development and internal progression opportunities
- Company mileage coverage for travel expenses
- Van driver supplementary pay
- 30 paid holiday days (including Bank Holidays)
- Excellent Maternity/Paternity pay packages
- Uplift, subsistence and accommodation support for travel/working away
- Pension Scheme contribution
- Employee Referral Scheme
Wellbeing & Fellowship
- Employee assistance programmes: Westfield Health P package (including cash health plan benefits)
- Mandatory Occupational health checks & annual flu jab programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Specsavers Vouchers
- Payroll giving & company-matched charitable contributions
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About Us
JN Bentley is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with a legacy of success across the UK. Operating for over 50 years, our expertise spans proven progress on diverse projects—reflecting our £500+ million turnover and commitment to sustainable development.
Currently employing over 2,000 people, we prioritise growth and heritage. Through tailored training and mentorship, we invest in our teams—ensuring colleagues feel supported and valued in their journey.
Position yourself at the forefront of civil, construction and water industry innovation—by joining our dynamic gangs in Wakefield.
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Apply now. Include reference to water industry, deep drainage and specific pipe-lay experience within your application where relevant.
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