Groundworker
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £19 to £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 8HL |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PR-1479018_1767954586 |
Summary
Groundworker Required (Gateshead)
Project Type: Industrial Extension / Commercial Civils
Location: Gateshead (NE10/NE11 area)
Rate: £20.00 per hour (CIS)
Start Date: Monday
Duration: 2 weeks
The Role:We are looking for a reliable, hard-working Groundworker to join a team delivering a high-profile factory extension in Gateshead. The project involves a mix of heavy civils and finishing works, transitioning from bulk excavations into foundations and service installation.
This is a great opportunity for a local operative to secure a solid run of work on a busy industrial site.
Key Responsibilities:-
Foundations & Footings: Digging out and pouring concrete for structural foundations and retaining walls.
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Drainage: Installing new industrial-spec drainage systems and connecting to existing factory services.
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Slab Preparation: Helping with the preparation for large-scale concrete floor pours (shuttering, rebar, and hardcore).
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Services & Ducting: Laying utility ducts for power, water, and comms to the new extension.
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Finishing Works: Kerbing, edging, and preparing external hardstandings/loading bays.
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Valid CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker card preferred).
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Essential: Proven experience in industrial or commercial groundworks (factory/warehouse projects).
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Advantageous: Forward Tipping Dumper (CPCS/NPORS) or Roller ticket.
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Local Knowledge: Based in Gateshead, Newcastle, or surrounding areas for an easy commute.
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Strong commitment to site safety and reliable attendance.
TO APPLY:
If you are an experienced Groundworker looking for work in the Gateshead area, please send your CV and copies of your tickets to
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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