Groundworker

This job description is looking for a specialized heavy civils professional. Here is a breakdown of why these specific requirements matter and how you can prepare if you\’re applying: Start Date: February, 2026 Contact: Francesca on (phone number removed) alternatively please call us on (phone number removed) 🛠️ Key Technical Skills Required Deep Drainage (Up to 4m): At 4 meters, you are dealing with significant ground pressure, requiring expert knowledge of trench boxes and shoring systems to prevent collapses. S278 / Street Works: Working on \”live roads\” means you need to be proficient with traffic management awareness and have a precise hand to avoid disrupting existing fiber, gas, or water mains. Utility Drawings: You need to be able to translate a 2D map into a 3D mental image of what\’s beneath your feet. \”Reading the lines\” correctly is the difference between a productive day and a regional power outage. 📋 Essential Qualifications To be successful for this role in Kent, you\’ll likely need to produce the following: CSCS Card: Blue (Skilled Worker) is usually the minimum for this level of responsibility. CPCS/NPORS: Valid tickets for Forward Tipping Dumper and Ride-on Roller. NRSWA (Streetworks): While not explicitly listed, having your \”Streetworks ticket\” (Unit 2 for operatives) makes you a much more attractive candidate for live road projects. Right to work in the UK Provide 2 professional finishing references. 💡 Tips for Your Application Highlight Safety: Mention your \”zero-harm\” record or specific experience with Permit to Dig systems. Specify Projects: Don\’t just say you did groundworks. Mention specific Kent-based infrastructure or housing developments you\’ve worked on. Deep Digs: Explicitly state that you are comfortable working at depths requiring shoring, as the 4m requirement is a specific \”gatekeeper\” for this role. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business