Ground Worker

GROUND WORKER

Location: London & surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

At Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions, we deliver high-quality, sustainable geotechnical and groundwork services that support safe and efficient infrastructure projects. We’re looking for a Ground Worker to support mobilisation, excavation, and reinstatement (MER) works on site.

What you’ll do

• Support mobilisation of tools, equipment, and materials to and from site

• Prepare worksites, including clearing areas, setting up barriers, signage, and access

• Assist with excavation works, including manual digging and material handling

• Support reinstatement works such as backfilling, compaction, and finishing

• Operate basic tools and equipment including compactors, shovels, and wheelbarrows

• Help keep sites clean, safe, and well organised
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist MER Operatives with excavation and reinstatement activities

• Handle and maintain tools and equipment, reporting defects when identified

• Follow HSE policies, RAMS, and site safety requirements

• Attend toolbox talks and daily safety briefings

• Wear correct PPE and maintain safe working practices

• Work collaboratively with the site team to meet project deadlines
  

What we’re looking for:

Essential

• Experience in general labouring, groundwork, or construction

• Basic knowledge of excavation and reinstatement works

• Ability to use hand tools and basic equipment safely

• Good understanding of health & safety on construction sites

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather

• CSCS Card

• Street works modules - Reinstatement & excavation

Desirable

• Experience with reinstatement, paving, tarmacking, or landscaping

• Experience operating small plant or machinery

• First Aid or relevant safety qualifications
  

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

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