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About the Role
Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions is seeking a General Labourer / Groundworker to join their Mobilisation, Excavation and Reinstatement (MER) teams. This role is crucial for preparing sites, supporting excavation, and completing reinstatement work safely and efficiently, offering an excellent opportunity to develop groundwork and construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Support MER Operatives with mobilisation, excavation and reinstatement activities.
- Help prepare sites, including clearing areas, setting up barriers and maintaining safe access.
- Assist with manual digging, handling tools and managing excavated materials.
- Support backfilling, compaction and reinstatement of excavated areas.
- Use basic tools and equipment such as compactors, shovels and wheelbarrows.
- Assist with loading, unloading and moving equipment, tools and materials.
- Keep tools and equipment clean, safe and in good working condition.
- Report damaged or faulty equipment to the Site Supervisor.
- Take part in toolbox talks, safety briefings and daily risk assessments.
- Follow all HSE requirements and keep sites clean, tidy and safe.
- Work closely with MER Operatives and the wider team to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- Previous experience in general labouring, groundwork or construction.
- Basic understanding of excavation and reinstatement.
- Comfortable using hand tools and basic site equipment.
- Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions.
- Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
- Good team player with a positive attitude.
- Flexible approach to supporting different projects and site requirements.
- CSCS card or equivalent.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Experience with paving, tarmacking, landscaping or reinstatement (Desirable).
- Experience operating small plant, such as compactors or mini excavators (Desirable).
- First Aid or other relevant safety qualifications (Desirable).
Skills
- Mobilisation
- Excavation
- Reinstatement
- Site preparation
- Manual digging
- Tool handling
- Material management
- Backfilling
- Compaction
- Using basic tools
- Using site equipment
- Equipment maintenance
- Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance
- Teamwork
- Paving (Desirable)
- Tarmacking (Desirable)
- Landscaping (Desirable)
- Small plant operation (Desirable)
Location
- London
- South
Work Type
- Permanent
- 40 hours per week
- Monday-Friday
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
Benefits
- Full on-the-job training and support.
- Opportunities to gain additional site and safety qualifications.
- Career progression towards MER Operative or Site Supervisor roles.
- Employee benefits and discounts.
- The opportunity to work across a variety of geotechnical and groundwork projects.
- The chance to develop specialist excavation and reinstatement skills.
- Pension scheme
- Recognition schemes
- Private GP service
- Life insurance
- Subsidised gym membership
- Holiday buy scheme
About the Company
- At Ground Control, we deliver safe, reliable and sustainable geotechnical and groundwork services across a range of projects.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
- We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and 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.