Groundworks Squads; -Man Squads

Duration:
Long-Term
Working Pattern: 11 Days On / 3 Days Off

Working Hours:

7:00am - 6:00pm

We are currently recruiting two established 5‑man Groundworks Squads for a major island‑based infrastructure project involving cross‑country trenching and cable duct installation. The works consist of trenching within a 50m demarcation wayleave zone along a 16km route, installing trefoil ducting for supply cables from an offshore connection point to a substation. The route crosses landowners' fields, public roads, and watercourses, with 7 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) locations along the alignment.

• Groundworks excavations for cable duct installation
• Trenching and ducting across mixed terrain
• Working within controlled wayleave corridors
• Supporting operations around HDD entry and exit points
• Strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental controls
• All operatives will work directly under the General Foreman, taking instruction solely from them.

• Ganger / Supervisor
• Excavator Operator
• Dumper Operator
• Banksman
• All operatives must hold valid CSCS Cards. Experience on utilities, cable routes, or large‑scale civils projects is highly advantageous.

• Travel provided – flights or ferry to and from the island
• Transport provided on the island
• Accommodation provided, initially in shared housing
• Potential to be housed in a fully serviced camp, including:
  • Recreation facilities
  • Canteen providing meals
  • Laundry facilities

• 11 days on / 3 days off rotation
• 07:00 - 18:00 working hours
• Long‑term, consistent work on a flagship infrastructure project

To apply or find out more information please email your fully up‑to‑date CV or call the office on (phone number removed).

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively promote inclusive, fair and transparent recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity throughout the recruitment process.

Corrie Recruitment Ltd operates as an Employment Agency and as an Employment Business. You must be a UK resident or have proof of right to work in the UK.