Skilled Ground-worker & Drainage specialist
Company: SOVA Group (UK) Limited t/a Drainmaster
Location: Sidmouth, Devon
Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm.
Expected Hours: Approximately from 44hrs per week + weekend pro rota call-outs.
Pay Rate: £13.00 – £22.00 per hour (depending on experience) on CIS basis.
About Us
SOVA Group (UK) Limited are looking for skilled Groundwork and Drainage specialists.
We are currently expanding our team and looking to recruit several Skilled Drainage and Ground-workers to join us to work on a variety of various projects across the Southwest.
Our ideal candidates will have hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, and take pride in delivering quality work safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all aspects of groundworks and drainage.
- Undertake various tasks: block-work, concrete work, tarmac, kerbing
- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards
- Operate with professionalism when dealing with colleagues, clients, and site teams
- Work effectively under pressure and use your own initiative
- Excavating and preparing construction sites to include vegetation clearance, demolition and site strip.
- Assisting with the installation of utilities like water and sewerage systems.
- Back-filling trenches and reinstating surfaces.
- Preparation of road surfaces to include dig out, prepare sub-base and laying of kerbs.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations on-site.
- Operating machinery such as excavators, dumpers, rollers and compactors (Competent operators only - proof of skill cards required)
- Plumbing skills would be an advantage
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Groundworks (Drainage experience essential)
- CSCS, CPCS, or NPORS card (must display CSCS logo)
- Own transport and PPE required to start with.
- Additional tickets or certifications (e.g., machine operation) are an advantage but not essential
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Clean full driving license.
Pay & Benefits
- £16.00 – £20.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
- CIS, with potential for permanent employment.
- Free and on-site parking provided
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday: from 07:30am – 17:00pm
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced and skilled Ground-worker looking for steady work across the Southwest, we’d love to hear from you! Immediate start available.
If interested, please contact us for further details on 01395 513111 or email us your CV to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.00-£22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
