Company Description 

 

Fortel is the largest supplier of agency labour to the UK construction industry, providing contractors with pre-briefed, compliant teams formed of trusted and skilled workers for construction and key infrastructure projects. 

 

Role Outline 

  

In the context of this role, ground work on road paving and commercial building jobs.  

 

Ground workers are reliable, skilled and have strong core characteristics to enable them to perform critical construction jobs. 

 

Outline Duties and Personnel Requirements 

 

Main duties will include: 

 

• Performing set up and clean up tasks at the job site 

• Working at heights, with proper safety restraints 

• Maintaining tools and equipment 

• Constructing roads and paths 

• Lifting heavy loads while safely navigating construction job site terrain 

• Digging pits, trenches and foundations in preparation for job site construction 

  

Skills and attributes desirable: 

 

• The ability to follow written and spoken instructions 

• Excellent team working skills 

• Comfortable working at height 

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills 

• Good physical condition 

• Familiar with construction industry safety standards and procedures 

• Capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions closely 

• A full understanding of typical duties required for ground works, including: working to instruction with minimal supervision, ability to work with others and helping tradesman and chargehands. 

 

Please note, a valid CSCS card is a mandatory requirement for all candidates.