Laing O'Rourke
Groundworkers / Drainlayers
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We're Hiring
Groundworkers / Drainlayers
Location
Stansted Airport
We are currently recruiting experienced Groundworkers / Drainlayers to join a major infrastructure project based at Stansted Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team delivering large-scale, high-profile works.
The Role
As a Groundworker / Drainlayer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality drainage and groundwork operations, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation of drainage systems including clay, plastic, and concrete pipework
- Construction of manholes, chambers, and associated structures
- Carrying out trenching, benching, and concreting works
- Working from drawings and laser levels to set out accurate levels and gradients
- Ensuring correct alignment of pipelines
- Collaborating with machine operators and site teams
- Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times
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Requirements
- CSCS Skilled Worker (Blue Card) – essential
- Proven experience in groundworks or drainage
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong understanding of site health & safety
- Reliable and team-oriented approach
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- CPCS / NPORS tickets (Dumper, Roller, Excavator)
- Confined Spaces training
- Previous drainage or pipelaying experience
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid travel time and early finish on Fridays
- Long-term work on a major project
- Training and career development opportunities
- Industry-leading benefits package
About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
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Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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