Reinstatement Operative

We're looking for a practical, reliable Ground Worker with Street Works experience to support excavation, reinstatement, and utility-related works (MER) across active sites in London and surrounding areas. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you'll work alongside experienced site teams, develop specialist skills, and play a key part in delivering high-quality reinstatement and excavation works. What you'll do; You'll support site teams in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality Street Works and groundwork operations, including:

• Supporting mobilisation of tools, plant, equipment, and materials to and from site
• Preparing worksites for Street Works activities, including setting up barriers, signage, and safe pedestrian/diversion routes
• Assisting with excavation works, including trial holes, service exposure, and manual digging
• Carrying out reinstatement works, including backfilling, compaction, layering, and surface finishes to specification
• Supporting compliance with New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) requirements
• Operating basic tools and small equipment such as compactors, breakers, shovels, and wheelbarrows
• Maintaining safe, clean, and well-organised working areas at all times
• Following RAMS, permits, and strict HSE procedures on every site
• Participating in toolbox talks, daily briefings, and safety checks
• Working closely with the site team to keep works on programme
What you'll get;
• Hands-on experience in Street Works, excavation, and reinstatement projects
• Structured on-site training and mentoring from experienced operatives
• Opportunity to gain and develop NRSWA Street Works qualifications and additional tickets
• Clear progression routes into skilled operative, chargehand, or site roles
• Exposure to a wide variety of infrastructure and geotechnical projects
  
  Previous experience in groundworks, utilities, Street Works, or construction labouring
• Working knowledge of excavation and reinstatement processes
• Understanding of safe digging practices around utilities/services
• Ability to use hand tools and basic site equipment safely and effectively
• Strong awareness of site health & safety and compliance requirements
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
• CSCS Card essential
• NRSWA Street Works Modules (Excavation & Reinstatement) essential
• Driving licence
Desirable
• Experience in utilities, highways, paving, tarmacking, or landscaping
• Experience with small plant or machinery (e.g. whacker plate, breaker)
• First Aid or other site safety qualifications
  
  Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels. #Drill