Groundworker

ESSENTIAL:

1. Good educational standard to GCSE level or equivalent.
2. Proven experience of civil engineering ground working excavations and reinstatements on highway particularly in vicinity of live cables and utility services.
3. Experience of operating plant and equipment required for excavation and reinstatement of civil engineering works on highway.
4. New Roads and Street Works Qualification.
5. Sign Light and Guarding Module.
6. Good communication skills and the ability to deal courteously and fairly with the public.
7. Ability to work on own initiative without supervision, under instruction and as part of a team.
8. Sound knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
9. Experience of working at height.
10. Cat and Genny ticket.
11. Hi-ab ticket.
12. HGV licence.
13. Full drivers licence minimum category C1.

DESIRABLE:
1. Familiar with G39 issue 3 2020.
2. NVQ in ground works or CSCS card.
3. Experience in non-destructive testing of street lighting columns.
4. Previous experience of working within Street lighting.
5. Experience of local government.
6. An understanding of the operations and functions of a local authority.
7. Political sensitivity.