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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Concrete Corer to join our Geotechnical Solutions team, supporting MER operations and concrete coring activities nationwide. This hands-on role offers opportunities to learn new skills, gain qualifications, and advance your career.
Responsibilities
- Support MER Operatives with mobilisation, excavation, and reinstatement activities.
- Prepare sites, including clearing areas, setting up barriers, and maintaining safe access.
- Perform concrete coring, including setting up equipment, preparing work areas, and handling core samples.
- Core in different diameters and depths.
- Support the operation of concrete core drilling equipment under instruction and training.
- Assist with measuring, marking out, and positioning coring locations.
- Handle tools, equipment, and materials safely and responsibly.
- Perform backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement of excavated areas.
- Keep equipment clean, maintained, and report any defects.
- Follow site-specific RAMS, safety procedures, and environmental requirements.
- Participate in toolbox talks, briefings, and daily safety checks.
- Maintain clean, tidy, and safe work areas.
- Collaborate with the team to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Requirements
- Previous experience in Concrete coring.
- Basic understanding of excavation and reinstatement.
- Comfortable using hand tools and basic site equipment.
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual work in different weather conditions.
- Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
- Good teamworking and communication skills.
- CSCS card.
- Full UK driving licence.
Skills
- Concrete coring
- Excavation
- Reinstatement
- Hand tools
- Basic site equipment
- Health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Teamworking
- Communication
Location
- London
- South
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Permanent
- 40 hours per week
- Monday-Friday
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- NVQ level 2 in concrete coring (desirable)
- First Aid or other relevant safety qualifications (advantageous)
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
Benefits
- Full training and on-the-job development.
- Opportunities to gain relevant site and safety qualifications.
- Career progression towards MER Operative or Site Supervisor roles.
- Employee benefits and discounts.
- The opportunity to develop specialist skills in geotechnical and concrete coring work.
- Pension scheme.
- Recognition schemes.
- Private GP service.
- Life insurance.
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Holiday buy scheme.
About the Company
- Ground Control is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- We believe that diversity drives innovation and success.
- We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
- We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination.
- We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
- We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion.
- We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.