About this role
Search Consultancy is recruiting skilled, experienced Groundworkers for civil engineering and residential site projects across Gateshead and the surrounding Tyneside area, on a contract basis. Working with established main contractors and groundworks sub-contractors, you will carry out deep drainage, slab laying, kerbing and foundation works. Responsibilities include laying foul and surface water drainage, installing manholes and inspection chambers, backfilling trenches, and precision laying of concrete and paving slabs, block paving, high kerbs, pin kerbs and edgings. Foundations and concrete work covers shuttering, placing steel reinforcement, and pouring and finishing concrete footings, oversites and floor slabs. Ticketed operatives may also operate forward tipping dumpers, ride-on rollers or excavators under site supervision.
Job Description
Groundworker (Civils & Earthworks)
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Pay Structure: CIS (Self-Employed / UTR Required)
Search Consultancy is looking for skilled, experienced Groundworkers to join active civil engineering and residential site projects across Gateshead and the surrounding Tyneside area. We are partnering with established main contractors and groundworks sub-contractors requiring reliable operatives for ongoing deep drainage, slab laying, kerbing, and foundation works.
If you have a valid CSCS card, full PPE, a valid UTR for CIS payments, and a strong track record in groundworks, we have immediate starts available.
The Role & Responsibilities
Drainage & Pipe Laying: Laying foul and surface water drainage, installing manholes, inspection chambers, and backfilling trenches.
Slab & Kerb Laying: Precision laying of concrete/paving slabs, block paving, high kerbs, pin kerbs, and edgings.
Foundations & Concrete: Shuttering, placing steel reinforcement, pouring and finishing concrete footings, oversites, and floor slabs.
Plant Operation (if ticketed): Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers, Ride-on Rollers, or Excavators safely under site supervision.
Site Health & Safety: Working safely around plant/machinery and adhering strictly to site risk assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
Requirements & Qualifications
CSCS / CPCS / NPORS: Valid CSCS Green (General Operative) or Blue Skilled Card (Groundworks). CPCS/NPORS for Dumper/Roller or 360 Excavator is highly advantageous.
CIS Registration: Valid Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number for CIS self-employed payment.
Experience: Verifiable experience in civils, commercial, or housing site groundworks.
Tools & PPE: Full 5-point PPE (hard hat, high-vis vest/jacket, steel toe-cap boots, safety glasses, gloves) and standard hand tools.
Reliability: Physical fitness for heavy site work, reliable attendance, and valid UK driving licence (beneficial for site access).
Compliance: Must hold full right to work in the UK.
Why Join Search Consultancy?
Direct CIS Payroll: Straightforward CIS self-employed pay structure.
Reliable Weekly Pay: Payments processed consistently and on time every Friday.
North East Pipeline: Access to steady civil engineering, housing, and commercial infrastructure contracts across Gateshead and Tyne & Wear.
Dedicated Recruitment Partner: Direct contact with our experienced regional trades & civils recruitment desk.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age