Skilled Groundworker

Job Title: Skilled Groundworker

Location: Heathrow 

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

OnSite are looking for a skilled and experienced Groundworker to join our growing Rail & Civils team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business that values safety, quality, and professional development while working on a variety of rail and civil engineering projects.

As a Skilled Groundworker, you will undertake a range of groundwork and civil engineering activities, including excavation, drainage, concreting, foundations and reinstatement works. You'll work within rail and operational environments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

In return, we offer a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, a company van, full PPE and workwear, overtime opportunities, ongoing training and development, and clear career progression opportunities.

The Company:

OnSite is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional contracting services. With a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects and contracts across a broad spectrum of market sectors, OnSite consists of specialist operating areas – drainage, sewer rehabilitation, pipelines, civil engineering, specialist maintenance and rail services.

The Role:

As a Skilled Groundworker, you will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of groundwork and civil engineering activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key duties include:

• Excavation and drainage works.
• Concreting, foundations and reinstatement activities.
• Working within rail and operational environments in accordance with site procedures.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and site specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Maintaining tools, equipment and work areas.
• Supporting site teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Working independently and collaboratively as part of a wider project team.

What You'll Need:

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Groundworker role.
• Valid PTS certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience in: drainage works, excavations, reinstatement, general civils projects
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, proactive and positive approach to work.

Desirable

• CSCS Card.
• Street Works qualification.
• Confined Space training.
• First Aid certification.
• Plant Operator competencies/tickets.

• TWC/TWS.

What you’ll get in return:

• Family-Friendly Leave
   Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance
  Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing
   Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development
    Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging
   Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and more.
• Performance & Recognition
   Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. 

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.