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Role Overview
Experienced Groundworkers - Harlow.
Coinford are looking for experienced Groundworkers, External Finishers and Groundwork Gangs to join our team on a major residential project in Harlow, Essex.
This is a 5-week temporary role focusing on external works, 10 hours paid per day, competitive rates and a steady pipeline of work for the right people.
If you take pride in your work, turn up every day and can deliver a high standard of finish, we want 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 bed, surround and levels
- Ensuring pipes are tested and laid correctly throughout
- Managing groundwater and setting up the correct pump for the task
- Ensuring correct backfilling of trenches
- Benching of all manholes
- External works including kerbs, edgings, slabs and block paving
- Working safely around live services using correct service avoidance techniques
- Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections
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Requirements
- CSCS Groundworker card or similar qualification
- Confined Space ticket
- Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
- CAT & Genny Training
- Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Forward Tipping Dumper*
- CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller
- Abrasive Wheels Training
- Face Fit Certification
- Harness Awareness Certification
- 5-10+ years of skilled groundworks experience
- Experienced working gangs / teams highly sought after
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Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch - we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.
What We Offer
- Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
- Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
- Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
- Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites
How To Apply
Send your CV and cards to recruitment.co.uk or call 07584 362 224 - or 01342 840 084, quoting “Groundwork Handyman - Harlow”.
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