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Groundworkers / Drainage Operatives - Wigan
Location: Wigan
About the Role
We are currently recruiting experienced Groundworkers / Drainage Operatives for long-term work based in Wigan. This role involves working as part of an established gang carrying out drainage, sewer, and civil engineering works on a major project.
If you have a strong background in drainage and sewer installation and hold a valid Confined Spaces certificate, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out drainage and sewer installation, repairs, and maintenance.
- Install pipes, manholes, chambers, and associated drainage infrastructure.
- Work safely in confined spaces following site procedures.
- Operate as part of a drainage gang to complete works efficiently.
- Read and work from drawings and site plans.
- Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
- Follow all health and safety procedures on site.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in drainage and sewer works.
- Confined Spaces certificate (essential).
- Experience working as part of a gang.
- Valid CSCS Card.
- Good understanding of health and safety on civil engineering sites.
- Reliable, hard-working, and able to work as part of a team.
Preferred
- Forward Tipping Dumper ticket (preferred).
- Experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
What We Offer
- Long-term work.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Overtime available.
- Immediate start for the right candidates.
- Opportunity to work on a well-established project with a reputable contractor.
How to Apply
Please send your CV along with details of your relevant qualifications, including your Confined Spaces certification and any plant tickets.
Alternatively, call us today on 0161 835 8350 to discuss the role
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
082672
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Expiry date
14 August 2026
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Job duration
6 months
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