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Drainage Groundworker

Job details
Posting date: 12 January 2026
Salary: £20 to £22 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 February 2026
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3AF
Company: Randstad CPE
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PR-1479020_1768210405

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Summary

Drainage Groundworker Required: Short-Term Contract

Role: Skilled Drainage Groundworker

Location: Gateshead

Rate: £22.00 per hour (CIS)

Duration: 2 Weeks (Immediate Start)

Scope: Installation of drainage

The Role:

We are looking for a highly qualified Drainage Groundworker for a fast-paced, 2-week contract. The project involves the installation of drainage, requiring an operative who is confident in deep drainage, pipe laying, and working within specialized safety parameters.

Due to the nature of the site and the specific depth of the installation, we require a "safety-ready" operative with a full suite of valid tickets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pipe Laying: Professional installation and bed/surround of 375mm drainage pipes.

  • Service Location: Using CAT & Genny to safely locate existing services before excavation.

  • Confined Space Entry: Working safely within manholes or deep trenches as required.

  • Plant Operation: Operating a Forward Tipping Dumper to move materials and muck-away.

Mandatory Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must possess the following valid qualifications:

  • CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker preferred).

  • Dumper Ticket (CPCS or NPORS with CSCS Logo).

  • Confined Spaces (Level 2/Medium Risk).

  • CAT & Genny Ticket (EUSR or recognized training).

  • Asbestos Awareness (UKATA or equivalent).

  • Manual Handling certificate.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven track record in industrial drainage and deep trench work.

  • Immediate availability for the full 2-week duration.

  • Reliable, punctual, and strictly follows site safety protocols.

TO APPLY:

If you have the required tickets and can start immediately, please send your CV and copies of your qualifications 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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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