Ground Worker - Full training will be provided for the qualifications required

Location: Somerset

Salary: up to £24.00 per hour

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?

28 Days Holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Option to buy 5 additional holidays.

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long service recognition

Active local social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

Based from out depot in Somerset, you will be part of a skilled team of operatives undertaking all civil engineering tasks primarily associated with Openreach frame and cover contract and drainage works but including all works required of our client contracts.

As a Ground Worker you will…

Responsible for civil engineering tasks completed on site.

Responsible for producing high quality results, reports, and feedback

Ensure compliance with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment

Ensure Company policies are always adhered to.

Ensure all site related incidents are reported.

Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate..

Always establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems.

You need to be flexible too: we operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours working across the UK

About you…

Experienced in a range of civil engineering tasks, including manual and mechanical excavations, reinstatement works, plant and machinery operation, manual handling, manhole entry and exit, and shoring. Holds a full driving licence,

Full training will be provided for the qualifications required below:

NRSWA Full Course

Confined Space

Manual Handling

First Aid at Work

Machine ticket (excavator above/below 10t) – desirable

Openreach MA003 – Online Course

Openreach SA006 – Safe Working In Civils

Openreach Q24 – Frame & Cover Renewal in Carriageway

Openreach Q25 – Frame & Cover Renewal in Footway

SA006

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Next steps...

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info