Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Groundworker to join our construction team here at the Dumfries House Estate. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in various on-site construction activities, ensuring the foundations and groundworks for projects are completed to the highest standard. You will work closely with team members and other trades to carry out tasks including excavation, concreting, drainage, and paving.

Key Tasks

Specific Duties will include:

Prepare construction sites by clearing debris, levelling ground, and marking out areas according to plans. Perform excavation duties for foundations, trenches, and drainage systems using hand tools or machinery. Assist in laying concrete for foundations and footings, ensuring levels and measurements are accurate. Install drainage systems, including pipes, manholes, and soakaways. Work on the installation of underground utilities such as water, gas, and electricity. Lay paving slabs, kerbs, and tarmac to create paths, driveways, and other surfaces. Adhere to all health and safety regulations on site, wearing appropriate PPE and following safe working practices. Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition and stored properly after use. Work closely with other trades on-site to ensure smooth and efficient project completion.

Person Specification

The essential skills, knowledge and experience required are:

Minimum of two years of experience as a Groundworker or in a similar role within the construction industry. Proficient in the use of hand tools, machinery, and construction equipment relevant to groundwork task. Solid understanding of construction drawings and site plans. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions. A valid driver's license is required. Willingness to learn and open to further training.

Other:

The post will be based at Dumfries House Estate, Cumnock, KA18 2NJ with the requirement to travel on occasion. Your working hours will be 40 hours per week. You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Applications:

Please submit a cover letter and CV (please note one A4 page maximum each for CV and letter) to Gordon Watson, email address: - hr.recruitment@kings-foundation.org and request an application form.

Closing date for applications: Friday 15th August 2025 at 5pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cumnock KA18 2NJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Groundworking: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025