Auger
Groundworks Assistant
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We're looking for a Groundworks Assistant to join the Auger Team, covering Glasgow. Our total package is worth £31,884.00 without overtime.
About Auger
We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.
Financials
- Starting Salary - £28,089.10
- Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500
- 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1484
Overtime
Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £33,504.53
Working Hours
- 42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only & NO on-call work
- We pay door-to-door including all driving time
- Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first
- Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter
Leave
- 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
- AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service
- Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave
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Benefits
- Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
- 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
- A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
- £1000 for successful employee referrals
- Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services
What We Provide
- All the training & support you'll require to become a qualified Engineer
- A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE
- Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others
- Mobile phone & tablet
- Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need
- Local storage sites & skips
- A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements
The Role
- Assist our experienced Engineers to complete a variety of jobs including repairs, investigations, excavations and reinstatement works
- Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required
- Learn all aspects of every engineering role at Auger
- Specialise in one area after a year and aim to become a junior engineer
- Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
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Preferred Experience
- No previous experience is essential – we will provide you with all the training you need
- Some experience of groundworks or preferable
You'll be a great fit for Auger if
- You are great at caring for customers
- You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
- You take pride in the high standard of your work
- You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership
- You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career
- You have a clear DBS & driving licence
Our interview process
- Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
- Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams
For further information please visit our website;
www.auger.co.uk
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