Groundworker

  • Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
  • Type: Temporary - New Booking
  • Job #23860

Position: Groundworker (with Plant Tickets)
Location: HMP Channings Wood Prison, Newton Abbot, Devon
Project: Prison Extension – Front-End Groundworks
Employment Type: Temporary, 12 months+
Salary: £22 Per Hour
Hours: 07:30-17:00
Tickets Required:

  • CPCS or NPORS card with CSCS logo – Essential

  • Safety Critical Medical – Essential


Foundation Personnel are currently looking for Groundworkers to join the team at HMP Channings Wood. This role involves supporting a front-end groundwork gang on a secure prison extension project. Ideally, candidates will already hold EL1 security clearance, though assistance with the clearance process can be provided if necessary.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out drainage, ducting, and foundation groundwork

  • Operating dumper and/or roller where required (minimum one operator in the gang must hold valid tickets)

  • Assisting with excavation and concrete preparation

  • Complying with security and site-specific safety procedures

  • Collaborating effectively within a small, skilled team


Requirements:

  • CPCS or NPORS card with CSCS logo – Essential

  • Safety Critical Medical – Essential

  • EL1 Security Clearance – Preferred (can be arranged if not already held)

  • Must hold Dumper and/or Roller ticket

  • Previous experience working on secure or sensitive projects is highly beneficial


About the Employer:
A trusted name in the UK’s civil construction sector, delivering large-scale infrastructure and specialist groundwork packages in both commercial and public sectors. Known for high safety standards, quality workmanship, and long-term project pipelines.


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This position is advertised on behalf of Foundation Personnel, acting as a recruitment or employment business.

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