Skilled Groundworker

We are looking for experienced and skilled Groundworkers to join our Scaffold Mats & Driveways teams on busy projects. The role will involve carrying out all aspects of groundwork operations associated with scaffold mat installations, driveway preparation, kerbing, sub-base works, and finishing works to help deliver safe and high-quality projects.

• Carrying out scaffold mat and driveway groundwork operations to drawings and site levels
• Preparing groundworks for scaffold mat installations including excavation, levelling, and sub-base preparation
• Installing and maintaining scaffold mat bases to ensure safe access and working platforms
• Assisting with driveway construction including edging, kerbing, stone placement, and surfacing preparation
• Carrying out trenching, stone trimming, backfilling, and reinstatement works where required
• Concreting and finishing works associated with driveway and access installations
• Reading and working from drawings, laser levels, and site instructions
• Assisting plant operators and banking machines where required
• Maintaining safe, clean, and organised work areas in line with site requirements
• Working effectively as part of a groundwork gang to meet programme targets and productivity

• CSCS Skilled Groundworker card or equivalent
• Proven experience in groundwork operations, including scaffold mat and driveway works
• Ability to read drawings and work accurately to levels
• Experience with sub-base preparation, kerbing, edging, and finishing works
• Strong understanding of site safety procedures and safe working practices
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a gang environment
• Right to work in the UK

• CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller
• Safety Critical Medical
• Experience on large-scale residential or commercial groundwork projects

* 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.

• Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing work on groundwork projects
• Opportunities for progression into leading hand and gang roles
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites

Send your CV and cards to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084 quoting:

"Skilled Groundworker – New Romney"