Posted 24 July, 2026
Groundworker
Hays
Heywood, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Your new companyHays Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworker to join a growing civil engineering and utilities contractor working on electrical sub-station projects across the Greater Manchester area.This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking and reliable groundworker looking for long-term work with the potential of a permanent position.Your new roleYou will be working as part of a team carrying out groundwork and civils activities associated with the installation of electrical substations, cabling routes and associated infrastructure.Excavation and preparation works for electrical substationsInstalling drainage systems and underground ductingTrenching and reinstatement worksConcrete works and foundation preparationBackfilling and compactionAssisting with the installation of utility and electrical infrastructureWorking safely around live construction and utility environmentsGeneral groundworks and labouring duties as requiredWhat you'll need to succeedPrevious groundworks or civil engineering experienceExperience carrying out drainage and ducting worksCSCS Card essentialMachine tickets are an advantageWhat you'll get in return? Temp-to-perm opportunity? Ongoing work with a growing contractor? Competitive hourly rate? Weekly pay through Hays Recruitment? Immediate start available? Opportunity to work on specialist electrical infrastructure projectsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ
