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Skilled Groundworker
Experienced Groundworker – Hailsham
Role Overview Coinford is seeking an experienced Groundworker with a Dumper Ticket for a project in Hailsham. This is a temporary role (4–5 days) with long-term work available, offering 10 hours paid per day at competitive rates and a strong pipeline of assignments.
If you take pride in your work, maintain punctuality, and deliver high-quality finishes, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting up and using trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes, and pipe lasers
- Laying concrete, clay, and plastic pipes (all sizes) to correct bedding, surround, and level specifications
- Ensuring proper testing and installation of all pipework
- Managing groundwater and operating appropriate pumps
- Ensuring correct trench backfilling
- Benching all manholes
- Completing external works, including kerbs, edgings, slabs, and block paving
- Working safely around live services, using correct service avoidance techniques
- Conducting daily pre-start plant safety inspections
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Requirements
✅ Mandatory:
- CSCS Groundworker card or equivalent qualification
- Confined Space ticket
- Safety Critical Medical (site-specific)
- CAT & Genny Training
- Right to work in the UK
- Reliable, punctual, and able to collaborate effectively with trades
✅ Desirable (but not compulsory):
- CPCS / NPORS C222 Forward Tipping Dumper (preferably CSCS-affiliated with hologram)
- CPCS / NPORS Skid Loader (A27) / Ride-On Roller (S20)
- Abrasive Wheels Training
- Face Fit Testing
- Harness Awareness Certification
- 5–10+ years of skilled groundworks experience
- Proven experience working on gangs or teams
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Note: Only NPORS cards with a CSCS hologram are accepted. If you have an existing ticket, transfer guidance can be provided.
What We Offer
- Fair and competitive pay, settled weekly
- Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
- Career progression opportunities to more specialised roles
- Access to additional training, tickets, and certifications as needed by sites
How to Apply
Send your CV, qualification tickets, and CSCS card to [recruitment.co.uk] Or call: 📞 07584 362 224 📞 01342 840084
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