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Ground Worker

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Posting date: 11 March 2026
Salary: £18 to £22 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 April 2026
Location: M3 1BD
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Bamford Contract Services Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: LPMAN1-1162

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Summary

Groundworkers / Labourers / Plant Operators – CTC or EL1 Cleared

Greater Manchester
Secure Projects – Live Prison Sites
£18 – £22 per hour

We are currently recruiting experienced Groundworkers, Construction Labourers, and Plant Operators with active CTC or EL1 Security Clearance for work on live operational prison construction sites across Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for operatives who already hold the required security clearance and have experience working on high-security or regulated construction environments.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be comfortable working within strictly controlled secure environments and following site security procedures at all times.

Pay & Working Hours

• £18 – £22 per hour (depending on role, experience and tickets)
• Monday – Friday
• 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Ongoing work available for the right candidates

Roles Available

We are looking for:

Groundworkers – drainage, ducting, kerbing, concrete works, trenching
Construction Labourers – site support, materials handling, general site duties
Plant Operators – operating plant machinery in line with CPCS / NPORS certification

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Valid CTC or EL1 Security Clearance (essential)
Valid CSCS / CPCS / NPORS card depending on role
• Previous construction site experience in your trade
• Ability to work in live operational environments with strict security protocols
• Strong understanding of health & safety on construction sites

⚠️ Important: Due to the nature of the project, applicants must already hold active CTC or EL1 clearance. Applications without this clearance will not be considered.

Location

Projects are located across Greater Manchester, with work on secure Ministry of Justice / prison construction sites.

How to Apply

If you are a CTC or EL1 cleared Groundworker, Labourer, or Plant Operator, please apply with:

• Your CV
Security clearance confirmation

Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss upcoming projects and start dates.

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