Salary guide
Groundworker
- Average salary
- £19,000 – £30,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
Construction
- Groundworkers are essential for every building project
Other names this job is known by
- Site Operative
- Construction Labourer
Key responsibilities
- Prepare sites for construction by clearing and levelling ground
- Lay foundations, drainage, and utilities
- Operate machinery and hand tools
Skills and qualifications required
- No formal qualifications required
- CSCS card
- Physical fitness
- Health & Safety training
- Experience on site
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Skilled Groundworker
- Site Supervisor
- Foreman
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Apply for groundworker roles with construction firms
- Obtain a CSCS card
- Gain experience on site
- Progress to skilled or supervisory roles with further training
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