Ground Control
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Groundworker
Location
London/South
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Hours
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Intro / Blurb re the role
At Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions, we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable geotechnical and groundwork services across a range of projects.
We're looking for a hardworking and reliable General Labourer / Groundworker to support our Mobilisation, Excavation and Reinstatement (MER) teams. You'll play an important role in preparing sites, supporting excavation, and completing reinstatement work safely and efficiently.
This is a great opportunity to develop your groundwork and construction experience, learn new skills, and progress your career within our growing Geotechnical Solutions team.
What you’ll do
- Support MER Operatives with mobilisation, excavation, and reinstatement activities.
- Help prepare sites, including clearing areas, setting up barriers, and maintaining safe access.
- Assist with manual digging, handling tools, and managing excavated materials.
- Support backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement of excavated areas.
- Use basic tools and equipment such as compactors, shovels, and wheelbarrows.
- Assist with loading, unloading, and moving equipment, tools, and materials.
- Keep tools and equipment clean, safe, and in good working condition.
- Report damaged or faulty equipment to the Site Supervisor.
- Take part in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and daily risk assessments.
- Follow all HSE requirements and keep sites clean, tidy, and safe.
- Work closely with MER Operatives and the wider team to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
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What you’ll get
- Full on-the-job training and support.
- Opportunities to gain additional site and safety qualifications.
- Career progression towards MER Operative or Site Supervisor roles.
- Employee benefits and discounts.
- The opportunity to work across a variety of geotechnical and groundwork projects.
- The chance to develop specialist excavation and reinstatement skills.
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in general labouring, groundwork, or construction.
- Basic understanding of excavation and reinstatement.
- Comfortable using hand tools and basic site equipment.
- Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions.
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
- Good team player with a positive attitude.
- Flexible approach to supporting different projects and site requirements.
- CSCS card or equivalent.
Desirable:
- Experience with paving, tarmacking, landscaping, or reinstatement.
- Experience operating small plant, such as compactors or mini excavators.
- First Aid or other relevant safety qualifications.
Benefits
- Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
- Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
- Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
- Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
- Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
- Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
- Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.
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