Groundworker & Operator
Job in
Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-26
Listing for:
FYBA Talent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client are seeking an experienced Groundworker & 360 Operator in Retford, to work on a water treatment site.
These are two separate roles, the client requires a 360 Operator with relevant CPCS ticket. Alongside a Groundworker with relevant CSCS card.
45 hour week
Monday - Friday
6 months work on offer
Start Date - 28/09/2026
No lodge is on offer candidates will have to be commutable.
You will need your own PPE
You will need RTW in the UK and a UK Drivers Licence, as the site is remote and will not be accessible by public transport.
Rate is negotiable based on skills/experience.
As this role is working on an active water treatment plant, you will have ideally worked in these environments previously.
Brief Role Outline:
360 Excavator Operator – Core Duties
Precision Utility Digging:
Excavate trenches for clean water mains, storm systems, and plant equipment to exact levels and gradients as directed by the groundworker.
Safe Service Exposure:
Carefully pilot the excavator around live underground utilities (gas, electric, comms), relying strictly on the groundworker’s signals and physical trial holes.
Lifting & Shoring Operations:
Lift, position, and place heavy infrastructure components—including trench boxes, shoring systems, manhole rings, and iron/polyethylene pipes—using certified lifting attachments.
Plant Maintenance:
Conduct daily pre-start inspections on the excavator (fluids, tracks, hydraulics, and safety mirrors) and maintain accurate logbooks.
Skilled Groundworker – Core Duties
Service Location & Trial Holes:
Utilize CAT and Genny scanners to locate live services, and carefully hand-dig trial holes to visually expose utilities before the excavator digs.
Pipe-Laying & Jointing:
Align, lay, and joint clean water mains or wastewater pipes, ensuring correct positioning, bedding, and surround materials are used.
Trench Support Installation:
Install and secure trench boxes, sheets, and struts to ensure the excavation remains safe to work in.
Site Engineering Support:
Set up dual-grade lasers, read level pegs, and constantly monitor the trench depth and grade to guide the operator
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