Ground Worker/Plant Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
An established and secure North West based company looking for experienced Groundworkers and Plant Operatives.
Initial locations -
- Preston
- Widnes
- Rochdale
- Wigan
Applicants are required to be highly experienced in all aspects of Groundworks with the drive and willingness to work under their own initiative.
Experience of below task are required.
- Drainage - roads/sewers and plot
- Foundations - housing and industrial/commercial
- Hard landscaping - paving/kerbing
- Experienced excavator operators - must have at least 5 years experience
Working alongside a site supervisor, applicants are expected to work under their own initiative with experience being key. Must be competent in reading drawings and using/transferring various levels.
If successful long term work is available for the right candidates for a well established growing family company with longevity and security paramount. Loyalty and performance based bonus are offered along with regular company events building a loyal team ethic.
Loyalty is rewarded.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15.00 - £20.00
Civils and Groundworks provided the following inclusive hiring information:
- Age-inclusive
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £14.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Licence/Certification:
- CSCS/NPORS (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ground Worker/Plant Operator roles across Civils's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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