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Civils / Groundworks Skilled Labourer
Support our 3-man civils teams delivering nationwide EV charging infrastructure: trenching for HV/LV cabling, installing ducts, assisting with foundation works and reinstating surfaces, with a clear path to progress into a Groundworker / Machine Operator or Team Leader role.
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About us
At Gigawatt Industries, we’re not just installing EV chargers, we’re helping build the future of transport. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing EV infrastructure specialists, we deliver large-scale commercial and industrial charging projects for some of the country’s biggest organisations. Demand is growing rapidly, so we’re expanding our teams and looking for talented, driven people who want to be part of something exciting.
The role
This is a hands-on, skilled role supporting our civils teams: trenching and excavation for HV/LV cable routes, installing ducts and drawpits, assisting with foundation works and reinstating surfaces, all to DNO/IDNO specifications.
You’ll work under supervision alongside experienced groundworkers and machine operators, developing your skills with a view to progressing into higher roles as Gigawatt grows.
The role involves UK-wide work, so you must be based within 45 minutes of Doncaster and comfortable working away from home Monday to Friday. Accommodation is provided when working away.
Please note: applications without completed pre-qualification questions will not be considered.
Key responsibilities
- Support trenching and excavation works for HV/LV cable routes.
- Assist with installing ducts, drawpits and feeder pillar bases.
- Help construct and finish substation and charger bases.
- Carry out reinstatement works (tarmac, paving, concrete and soft ground).
- Operate tools, plant and equipment safely under supervision.
- Maintain a clean, safe and compliant worksite at all times.
- Follow RAMS, permits-to-dig and site safety requirements.
- Develop skills with a view to progressing into higher roles.
Essential
- CSCS card.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Cat & Genny (Cable Avoidance Tool training).
- SWQR (Street Works Qualification Register).
- NPORS / CPCS tickets such as Dumper, Roller or Excavator.
- Previous experience in utilities, highways or construction works.
- Exposure to EV charging or substation projects.
What you'll get
- Accommodation provided when working away.
- Breakfast and evening meal allowances.
- Weekly pay (every Friday).
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Vehicle provided for the team.
- Company pension.
- Free or on-site parking.
Who you are
You’re experienced in supporting groundworks or utility projects.
You’re physically fit, safety-conscious and reliable.
You hold or are willing to gain further tickets (SWQR, Cat & Genny, NPORS/CPCS).
You’re flexible and willing to work nationwide, away from home (accommodation provided).
You’re ambitious to progress into Groundworker / Machine Operator or Team Leader roles as Gigawatt grows.
No recruitment agencies, please.
Before you apply
A few quick questions to help us understand your fit. They’re optional, answer as many as you like and whatever you fill in is added to your application.
Do you hold a valid CSCS card?
Do you hold a current full UK driving licence?
Are you comfortable working away from home Monday to Friday (with accommodation provided)?