At a Glance
- Tasks: Install drainage systems and construct manholes while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join a major infrastructure project at Stansted Airport with a highly skilled team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid travel time, and early finishes on Fridays.
- Other info: CPCS/NPORS tickets and confined spaces training are desirable.
- Why this job: Be part of a long-term project with training and career development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Must have a CSCS Skilled Worker (Blue Card) and proven experience in groundworks.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting experienced Groundworkers / Drainlayers to join a major infrastructure project based at Stansted Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team delivering large-scale, high-profile works.
The Role
As a Groundworker / Drainlayer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality drainage and groundwork operations, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation of drainage systems including clay, plastic, and concrete pipework
- Construction of manholes, chambers, and associated structures
- Carrying out trenching, benching, and concreting works
- Working from drawings and laser levels to set out accurate levels and gradients
- Ensuring correct alignment of pipelines
- Collaborating with machine operators and site teams
- Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times
Requirements
- CSCS Skilled Worker (Blue Card) – essential
- Proven experience in groundworks or drainage
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong understanding of site health & safety
- Reliable and team-oriented approach
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- CPCS / NPORS tickets (Dumper, Roller, Excavator)
- Confined Spaces training
- Previous drainage or pipelaying experience
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid travel time and early finish on Fridays
- Long-term work on a major project
- Training and career development opportunities
- Industry-leading benefits package
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com.
Groundworkers / Drainlayers in Stansted Mountfitchet employer: Laing O'Rourke
Laing O'Rourke offers an industry-leading benefits package and competitive pay. Located at Stansted Airport, the company focuses on delivering high-profile infrastructure projects with a commitment to health and safety. They also support candidates with disabilities through their accessibility initiatives.
