About this role
Job Title: 3x Groundworkers (National Grid Substation Projects)
Site Name: Necton 400kV Substation
Location: Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EG.
Start Date: 15/6/2026
Duration: 6 months+
Pay Rate: £30/hour
Pay Type: CIS
We are currently recruiting for 3 experienced Groundworkers to support ongoing works on National Grid infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy site team working on major energy and transmission projects, with further opportunities available for the right candidates.
Essential Requirements:
- National Grid Persons
- HSG47 CAT1 & CAT2 (2-Day Course)
- Previous experience working on utility, civils, substation, or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of safe excavation and underground service avoidance procedures
Duties Will Include:
- Using CAT & Genny equipment to locate and mark underground services
- Installing ducts and ducting systems
- Installing draw pits and rodding eyes
- Carrying out concrete remedial works
- Laying and levelling chippings
- Placing and levelling Type 3 stone
- Supporting general civils and groundworks activities as required
- Working safely in accordance with site procedures and National Grid standards
Desirable Competencies (Not Essential):
- Dumper
- Roller
- Banksman / Vehicle Marshal
- Slinger Signaller
- Telehandler
- 360 Excavator
- Confined Space
- Any additional National Grid or utility sector certifications
Candidates must be reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of working effectively as part of a busy site team.
If you hold the required National Grid Persons and HSG47 CAT1 & CAT2 qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity within the transmission and energy sector, please get in touch with an updated CV and copies of your tickets.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
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Contract Type
Contract
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Specialism
Construction & Property
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
Req/682713
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Expiry date
08 July 2026
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Job duration
6 months+
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