Groundworker

Groundworker, Carlisle, 40 hours per week, Immediate Start

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates based on experience:
  • Day Shift: £16.00 – £18.50 per hour
  • Night Shift: £18.00 – £20.50 per hour
• Opportunity to gain a PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification
• PTS certification valid for 2 years
• Consistent working hours throughout the project
• Travel time paid from 06:00 – 17:00 when travelling to site
• Ongoing work available until project completion

Responsibilities

• Carry out troughing work on rail tracks to protect critical cable infrastructure
• Assist with rail and trackside activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Follow site safety procedures and rail industry regulations
• Work as part of a team to deliver project milestones on schedule
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and site housekeeping
• Attend and complete required rail training when applicable

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual work in an outdoor environment
• Ability to work both day and night shifts as required
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification desirable but not essential
• Willingness to complete the PTS course after 12 shifts on the rail, including:
  • Drug & alcohol screening
  • E-learning modules

Working Hours

• Initial shift: Saturday night, 22:30 – 07:00
• Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 15:30 on site
• Travel days paid from 06:00 – 17:00 where applicable