Groundworker

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Closing Date: 30/11/2023
Contract Contract
Working Hours Full Time
Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees
Salary Competitive Salary
Company Esh Group

Job Description

Overall Objective:

Carry out general construction work, ensuring it meets the client’s expectations, and Health and Safety is adhered to at all times.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Carry out various tasks as directed by the Site Manager, including:
    • Primarily the repair of or installation of drains and sewers in the public highway or adjacent to private properties across the North East working as a nomadic crew.
    • On occasion carry out more general civils activity such as tarmac surfacing and brickwork
  • Ensure timesheets are submitted accurately and on time.
  • Adhere to company absence reporting procedure.
  • Work independently as well as part of a team.

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder.  The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

General responsibilities:

  • The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.
  • To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities.
  • To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Key Measurements: 

  • Work safely and efficiently
  • Timekeeping
  • Customer complaints
  • Standard of work

Experience and Qualifications:

  • A valid UK driving licence – essential
  • Confined space training – essential
  • Street works qualifications – preferred
  • Plant certification – essential​

Personal Skills: 

  • Has a “can do/ will do” attitude
  • Is punctual and reliable
  • To work safely and efficiently
  • Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks
  • Displays good time management skills
  • Polite and approachable at all times
  • Is open to new ideas and listens to other people’s point of view
  • Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development
  • Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
  • Communicates clearly and appropriately
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