Ground Worker/Labourer

About us

Richard Drake Contracting Limited is a small business in Aire Valley. We generally work around the Aire Valley and Harrogate areas in small teams. We are professional, agile, social, and our goal is to ensure all staff work as part of a team, with continuous training and development .

Our work environment includes:

• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Groundworker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a variety of tasks related to the preparation of land for construction projects, including and not limited to, excavation, tarmacking, laying foundations, kerbing and installing drainage systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the construction industry and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Use hand tools and power tools to construct and repair roads, buildings, and other structures.
• Dig trenches, lay pipes, and install drainage systems.
• Operate heavy machinery.
• Load and unload materials.
• Inspect work sites for safety hazards.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain a clean work site.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.50-£25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Skipton, North Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CSCS (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person