Groundworker Jobs UK

Looking for your next role, or hiring for a site that needs cover? We place CSCS-ticketed groundworkers into construction projects nationwide, matched to the tickets and experience the job calls for.

We handle compliance in-house, so candidates are ready to start quickly.

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Why Choose Rhino

Whether you're hiring for a site or looking for your next role, we recruit groundworkers across foundations, drainage and general groundworks, matched to genuine site experience rather than a general CV match.

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Groundworkers nationwide Ready to start on construction sites

Compliance handled in-house Checks coordinated before mobilisation

CSCS and Ticket Requirements

Most roles ask for a CSCS card as standard, with additional tickets such as CPCS or NRSWA depending on the work.

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CSCS Card
The standard ticket most sites ask for.

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CPCS Tickets
For plant operators working excavators and dumpers.

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NRSWA Street Works
For groundworkers on utilities and street works.

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For employers

Need groundworkers who can start without delay? We supply vetted, ticketed candidates nationwide.

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For candidates

Looking for your next role? Search live groundworker jobs or register your details. General labouring instead? See our wider Construction recruitment page.

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Sectors Rhino Recruits Groundworkers For

We recruit groundworkers into these sectors nationwide. Based in South Wales specifically? See our dedicated Trades & Construction Jobs Cardiff/South Wales page.

🏠 Housebuilding & Residential

Groundworkers for new-build housing developments.

🏭️ Civils & Infrastructure

Groundworkers for civils and infrastructure projects.

🚢 Utilities & Street Works

NRSWA-ticketed groundworkers for utilities projects.

Why Work with Rhino

Hiring here means genuine tickets and trade experience, not just a general CV match.

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Clear briefing

We get clear on the role, site and timeline before search begins.

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Targeted search

We look for candidates with genuine groundworking experience.

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Fast turnaround

We move quickly on urgent briefs without cutting corners.

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Ongoing support

We support you through compliance, payroll and mobilisation.

Groundworker Roles We Recruit

Looking for general labouring roles specifically? See our wider Construction recruitment page.

Groundworkers ＋

General Groundworkers
Groundworks Operatives
Excavation Operatives
Site Groundworkers

Drainage & Utilities ＋

Drainage Operatives
Utilities Groundworkers
Pipe Layers
NRSWA Operatives

Plant Operators ＋

CPCS Plant Operators
360 Excavator Operators
Dumper Drivers
Roller Operators

Civils & Highways ＋

Civils Groundworkers
Highways Groundworkers
Foundations Teams
Concrete Gangs

Leadership Roles ＋

Groundworks Supervisors
Site Managers
Project Managers
Contracts Managers

Groundworker Recruitment Services

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Permanent Recruitment

Long-term appointments matched on fit.

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Temporary Recruitment

Contract cover for peaks in demand.

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Payroll Service

Managed payroll, paid on time.

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Accommodation Support

Housing coordination for staff.

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Compliance Handling

Right to work and site checks in-house.

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Site Mobilisation Support

Coordinated mobilisation, no delay.

Simple Hiring Process

We agree the role, site and timeline

We source candidates with the right experience

We coordinate interviews and offers fast

We support compliance so staff are ready to start

What Employers Get When They Hire Through Rhino

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Groundworkers ready to start

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Fast turnaround on urgent briefs

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Candidates vetted for genuine experience

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Compliance handled through one process

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Support beyond sourcing

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One team managing brief to placement

What Working with Rhino Feels Like

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Rhino found us ticketed groundworkers with genuine drainage experience fast.

Residential developer client

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Fast, straightforward and they understand our sites.

Commercial contractor client

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They matched us plant operators for a tight groundworks deadline.

Civils contractor client

Groundworker Jobs FAQs

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Do I need a CSCS card to work as a groundworker?

Most groundworker roles ask for a CSCS card as standard. Additional tickets such as CPCS or NRSWA may be needed depending on the role.

What's the difference between a groundworker and a labourer?

The terms overlap. A groundworker has trade-specific skills such as drainage or plant operation, while labouring is broader and less specialised.

Does Rhino offer temp and permanent groundworker roles?

Yes. We work on both temporary and permanent groundworker roles across the UK.

Need Groundworkers?

If your brief involves groundworkers or CSCS labourers, Rhino Recruitment is ready to help.

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