Groundworker / Dumper Driver

Job description

Job Description

The Project,

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We are recruiting on behalf of a highways contractor for the Bournebridge Hill, Halstead Section 278 Highway Works scheme in Essex. A full-time supervisor is in place on site to handle paperwork we need a competent team to build the job. This is a long-term opportunity running through to December 2026.

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Working Hours

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• Monday to Friday | 07:30 16:30

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• Occasional Saturdays | 07:30 12:00 full day pay

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The Role

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You will work as part of a three-man gang on a live highways scheme, operating a dumper and supporting the team across a range of groundworks and highways activities.

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Scope of works includes:

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• Excavation support works

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• Carriageway construction including formation dig and Type 1 installation

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• Installing kerbs, edgings and tactile paving

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• Drainage installation including ditches and new surface water drainage runs

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Requirements

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• NPORS or CPCS dumper ticket (essential)

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• CSCS card (essential)

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• Previous highways or civils experience preferred

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• NRSWA Streetworks Operative ticket (at least one per gang essential)

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• Full 6-point PPE including fireproof overalls

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• Available to start 27th July 2026 no exceptions

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• Able to commit to the full duration through to December 2026

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What's on Offer

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• Competitive day rate dependent on experience

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• Full day pay on Saturday working

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• Long-term project until December 2026

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Contact Luca directly on 07471 216965 for any questions.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelmsford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English