About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Groundworker / Site Supervisor to join our forestry works team. This role is a mix of hands-on groundworks, plant operation, and on-site supervision. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations on-site, ensuring all tasks are delivered efficiently while strictly adhering to health and safety protocols.
Our Projects & Types of Work
Our team manages vital infrastructure and environmental maintenance contracts across expansive woodland environments. Your day-to-day operations will regularly include:
- Forestry Road Networks: Upgrading, repairing, and maintaining timber extraction routes, haul roads, and forest tracks to withstand heavy machinery.
- Drainage & Culvert Works: Improving and installing complex drainage systems, ditches, and culverts to manage water flow across rural terrains.
- Civil Engineering & Infrastructure: Groundwork preparations for, and the installation of, bridges, walkways, and other woodland crossings.
- Revetments & Bank Stabilisation: Installing timber or stone revetments and erosion control measures to secure banks and waterways.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Supervision: Oversee daily forestry and groundwork operations, leading by example on-site.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all works comply with the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and manage daily health and safety paperwork (RAMS, site inductions, etc.).
- Plant Operation: Safely operate machinery for forestry and civil works.
- Groundworks: Assist with practical, hands-on groundworks as required by the project.
Requirements & Qualifications
We are ideally looking for a candidate holding all the following qualifications. However, we will strongly consider candidates who hold at least one of these tickets and possess the right attitude and experience:
- SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) – Essential for the supervisory aspect of the role.
- First Aid at Work certificate.
- Plant Operator Tickets for Dumper, Roller, and Digger.
- Important Certification Note: We require CPCS or equivalent recognised qualifications. We do not accept NPORS.
- Full, clean UK Driving License.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay (negotiable based on experience and tickets held).
- Company vehicle and fuel potentially provided (subject to terms/location).
- Consistent, long-term work in a supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and further training.
To Apply
If you are a hardworking individual with a strong background in groundworks or forestry and you meet the criteria above, we want to hear from you.
Please click Apply Now to send over your CV, or contact Dee Cronin (07704535037) for an informal discussion about the role.
Pay: £15.00-£21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
