JN Bentley
General Operative Groundworker
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General Operative Groundworker – Christchurch Location
Here at JN Bentley, we are seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and health and safety-conscious General Operative Groundworkers based in the Christchurch area to join our existing teams. Successful applicants will form part of a ready-made gang and work across the water industry, performing a range of civil engineering tasks.
Lead Hand & Skilled Operative Applications
Applicants with Lead Hand or Skilled Operative experience should apply under the relevant role.
About the Role
You will work as part of a gang on various construction sites, with a predominant focus on water industry projects. Key tasks will include:
- General civils work
- Concreting
- Excavations
- Deep drainage
- Pipe-laying
Successful candidates will have:
- A proactive approach towards work and health and safety.
- Ideally experience in the aforementioned specialisms.
Candidate Specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience within a range of Civil Engineering, particularly:
- General civils work
- Concreting
- Deep drainage
- Pipe-laying
- Minimum formal qualifications:
- CSCS Touchscreen card
- 1-day Health & Safety Awareness course completion
- Driving Licence (essential)
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Preferred Experience
- Current or aspiring CPCS / NOCN / NPORS plant tickets
- Advantageous but not mandatory:
- Plant tickets for:
- Forward Tipping Dumper
- Ride-On Roller
- Training provided if needed in these areas, where applicable
- National Water Hygiene Card
- Slinger/Signaller certification
- Confined Spaces (City & Guilds)
- Thames Water Passport
- Plant tickets for:
What We Offer
The role provides access to a competitive package, including:
- Competitive pay rates
- In-house career development programs and progression opportunities
- Mileage paid for travel
- Van driver supplement if applicable
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Strong Maternity & Paternity Pay packages
- Working away support:
- Uplift and subsidy payments
- Accommodation provision
- Pension Scheme (company-supported)
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan)
- Occupational health checks and Flu vaccinations
- Cycle to Work scheme and Specsavers vouchers
- Payroll giving and company matching
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About Us
JN Bentley is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with over 50 years of industry experience. Currently employing 2,500+ staff, we achieve a turnover exceeding £500 million annually.
We deliver first-class projects across the UK, drawing on extensive expertise in the field.
Long-term career opportunities await—join our collaborative gang today and become part of our growing family of skilled operatives.
To Apply If this opportunity appeals to you, please click [apply now] and include any relevant experience in the water industry, deep drainage, pipe-laying, and specific pipework within your application.
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