Job Description

Location: Northumberland (Blyth / Ashington area)

Rate: Up to 23.00 per hour (CIS)

Hours: 45 Hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing (Long-term project pipeline)

We are looking for an established and reliable 3-man Groundworks Gang to join a flagship infrastructure project in Northumberland. This is a high-profile Tier 1 site requiring a team that can hit the ground running on a multi-phase civils package.

We are paying a premium rate of 23ph for a gang that can demonstrate a strong track record in deep drainage, structural concrete (FRC), and high-spec road construction.

1. 360 Excavator Operator (Above 10t):

   • Must hold CPCS Blue Card with Lifting Operations.

   • Experience with GPS (Trimble/Topcon) is highly advantageous for precision grading.

2. Forward Tipping Dumper / Roller:

   • Valid CPCS/NPORS tickets.

   • Responsible for site logistics and supporting the groundworkers during muck-away and fill cycles.

3. Skilled Groundworker:

   • Must hold CSCS Skilled Worker (Blue Card).

   • Expertise in Deep Drainage (S104), pipe-laying, kerbing, and FRC works.

• Infrastructure Earthworks: Executing precision excavations for structural foundations and attenuation basins.

• Drainage & Utilities: Installing large-bore drainage networks and utility corridors to strict engineering levels.

• Highways (S278/S38): Construction of new site access roads, including road box prep and radius kerbing.

• Safety: Strict adherence to "Permit to Dig" systems and maintaining 100% plant-pedestrian segregation.

• Vetting: All members MUST possess a valid Safety Critical Medical (Non-negotiable).

• Experience: Proven experience on major civils, energy, or industrial infrastructure projects.

• Reliability: Ability to commit to a 45-hour week and long-term project duration.

• Logistics: Must be local to Northumberland or able to commute reliably to the Blyth/Ashington corridor.

• Top Regional Rate: 23.00ph (CIS).

• Stability: Secure work on a flagship project with a multi-year pipeline.

• Consistent Hours: Guaranteed 45 hours per week.

TO APPLY:

If your gang is looking for their next long-term start in Northumberland, please send all three CVs and copies of your tickets to for an immediate call-back.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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