General Site Labourer/ Groundworker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Coventry
Salary: £27K - £32K dependant on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Concept was established in 1997 in the UK to provide site investigation, geotechnical / environmental consultancy, laboratory testing, instrumentation installation and monitoring services and survey work. Since formation we have sustained steady growth and have been involved in numerous high-profile projects throughout the UK and abroad.
Job Role
Your duties will be mainly related to carrying out general site labourer duties such as digging clearing vegetation and obstructions, carrying materials etc. You will also be acting as a trainee driller assisting our lead drillers in carrying out cable percussion, rotary and window sampling boreholes. You may from time to time be required to assist in Concept’s laboratory carrying out geotechnical soil testing. You may be required to carry out water and gas monitoring of installation. Training will be provided for all the above.
You may from time to time be required to work on site anywhere in the UK or abroad. Furthermore, you may be required to spend periods of time on secondment with other organisations with whom Concept liaise closely either on site or in a soils laboratory.
Key tasks are but are not limited to:
- Digging trial pits and collecting soil samples
- Breaking out concrete and other obstructions
- Housekeeping, maintaining site in a clean and tidy condition
- Assisting Lead Drillers with cable percussive boring and window sampling.
- Delivery / collection of materials / equipment to sites.
- Assisting with mobilisation / demobilisation of sites.
- Carry out gas and water monitoring as required.
- Assist in laboratory as required.
Experience/Qualifications
What we are able to offer you
When working for Concept, in return for hard work, enthusiasm and loyalty, you can expect a remuneration package comprising:
- Market leading salary and salary banding (Depending on skill set and experience)
Full technical training and on-going career progression- Pension Contribution
- The job will involve national and potentially international projects requiring working/lodging away from home. Concept provide an attractive subsistence package in these cases.
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: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Site Labourer/ Groundworker roles across Construction Testing Solutions'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 Construction.
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 £27,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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