Groundworker

• Comply with McGowan Infrastructure’s Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems
• Safe use of hand tools, machinery, plant and other equipment, only using equipment you are trained and authorised for 
• Ensure all plant & equipment is checked at the start and end of each occasion of use
• Ensure that any defects are highlighted, addressed and actioned immediately to eliminate any risk of accident/injury/mechanical breakdown
• Raise any safety concerns with your Supervisor
• Maintain accurate daily records for activities on site and man hours worked 
• Carry out all other tasks as requested within the post holder’s appropriate skill set and assist other disciplines when required

• CSCS
• Manual Handling 
• Abrasive Wheels 
  
  Desirable 

• CPCS /NPORS – Dumper and roller 
• Cat and Genny ( Cable Avoidance
• Slinger/Signaller/banksman 
• Asbestos Awareness
  
  
  

• Previous experience in a similar role and certified in the use of required site plant/machinery
• Excellent communication skills,
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to follow concise and clear instructions accurately
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
• Possess a full and clean driving licence
• Ability to utilise independent judgment in the performance of duties
• Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements
• Knowledge of site safety practices, including an understanding of Confined Spaces
• Awareness of quality, environmental, health and safety processes and requirements
  

McGowan Group is based in the UK’s largest National Park. The group is driven by a respect for the natural environment and its people, dedicated to nurturing, training and developing our team of talented, like-minded individuals, investing in young people and offering modern apprenticeships and opportunities for progression and career development throughout the group.

McGowan Infrastructure is strategically headquartered in Aviemore, within the Cairngorms National Park. A trusted ICP-accredited contractor with key clients in both the public and private sectors, we have a proven track-record in delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK & Ireland. With wide ranging experience in the renewable energy, power networks and utilities sectors, McGowan Infrastructure is a cabling, ducting, pipework, substation and access infrastructure specialist with the expertise, specialist equipment and accreditations required to deliver key projects in the harshest and most sensitive environments.