Groundworker

Drainage Groundworker

Location: RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27
Rate: £21.50 per hour
Start Date: 12/10/2026
Duration: Up to 2 years
Hours: 06:30 – 16:30

We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced Drainage Groundworkers to join a long-term project based at RAF Lakenheath.

The project is expected to run for up to 2 years and we are looking for experienced groundworkers who have a strong background in drainage and can carry out works to an adoptable road standard.

Duties will include:

Deep drainage

Storm and foul drainage

Concrete and plastic pipe installation

Pipe laying, bedding and surround

Manholes and inspection chambers

Catch pits and gullies

Drainage connections

Setting levels and falls

Backfilling and reinstatement

Kerbing and associated road drainage

Working around existing services

General groundworks associated with drainage and road construction

Requirements:

CSCS Skilled Worker card or equivalent

Dumper ticket

Proven drainage/groundworks experience

Previous experience working to adoptable road standards

Own basic hand tools

Able to provide references from previous drainage projects

Additional relevant groundworks tickets are beneficial

RAF Base Requirements:

Due to the security requirements associated with working on an RAF base, applicants must:

Hold a British passport

Meet the required site security and criminal record vetting criteria

Be willing to undertake drug and alcohol testing

Meet all RAF/client site-access requirements

Weekend work is not currently available, although overtime may occasionally be offered during the week.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drainage groundworkers looking for long-term, consistent work on a project running for up to 2 years.

To apply, submit your CV through CV-Library or call/text (phone number removed)

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