Ground Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Groundworker/Labourer
We are currently looking for an experienced Groundworker to join our well established busy excavations team at Exjet. Exjet Services is a family run business established over 30 year ago who are now one of the UK’s premier specialist drainage engineering, surveying, cleansing and sewer rehabilitation companies.
We are looking for someone with previous demonstrable groundworks experience, and also be willing to develop their skillset using the training opportunities available to them. The ideal candidate will have:
- Have a proven track record in groundworks, including pipe laying, manhole and gully installation.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Full driving licence.
- Must be presentable, with high standards of professionalism.
- Be solution focused with the ability to solve practical problems.
- Be a quick learner with the ability work under pressure and under their own initiative.
- Have a flexible approach to working – some weekend and night working.
- NRSWA at operative level or/and CPCS excavator or dumper tickets desirable but not essential as full training can be given.
- Tarmac experience desirable but not essential.
- Be proactive in their approach to developing and furthering their skill set within the work environment.
In return we offer:
- A career path with training and support to nationally recognised standards.
- Competitive rates of pay and excellent over time rates.
- Paid door to door.
- Private medical insurance*
- 24 hr Employee Assistance programme to support with any finance, family or health and well being needs*
- Company pension.
- Holiday entitlements.
- Friendly team orientated environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Licence/Certification:
- CSCS (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: GW2303_22
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ground Worker roles across Hatchplan Ltd T/As Exjet Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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