Groundworker

Job Title

Groundworker - HS2 Project

Location

Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK

Job Type

Full-Time, Ongoing Contract

Start Date

Immediate

Salary

Competitive, based on experience (please inquire)

Company Overview

We are currently looking for experienced Groundworkers to join our growing team on the HS2 high-speed rail project in the Banbury area. This is a long-term opportunity to work on one of the UK's most important infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out a range of groundwork duties including drainage, kerbing, slabbing, concreting, and ducting.
• Trenching and reinstatement works.
• Working safely around live services and in accordance with site safety protocols.
• Assisting with setting out and reading drawings (where applicable).
• Collaborating with plant operators, supervisors, and other trades on site.

Requirements

• Valid CSCS card (Blue Skilled Worker card preferred)
• Proven experience in groundwork on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with groundworks tools, materials, and methods.
• UK Driving Licence required - site is not easily accessible via public transport.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures on site.

Desirable

• CPCS/NPORS tickets for dumper/roller or other plant machinery
• Confined spaces or deep excavation certification
• Previous experience working on HS2 or similar large-scale infrastructure projects

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends depending on site needs.

Benefits

• Long-term work with opportunities for progression
• Involvement in a major, nationally recognised infrastructure project
• Supportive site management and safety-focused environment

MSS Infrastructure Ltd operates as a recruitment agency and is committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups within the construction industry, including women, individuals with disabilities (where compatible with safety-critical environments), and ethnically diverse or minority candidates. By submitting your application, you agree to the processing, storage, and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, including contact regarding this and other suitable opportunities.

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