Pitting & Enabling Operative - Dartford
Ground Control
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dartford
Contract type: Full time
JOB TITLE Pitting & Enabling Operative
Location: Dartford/National
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
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About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and safety-conscious Pitting & Enabling Operative to join our geotechnical site operations team. This vital role supports the mobilisation and preparation of drilling sites, ensuring they are safe, accessible, and ready for core drilling activities. You’ll be instrumental in enabling works such as trial pit excavation, service avoidance, vegetation clearance, and site logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
Site Preparation & Enabling Works
Essential Qualifications & Experience
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Location: Dartford/National
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
_________________________________________________________________________
About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and safety-conscious Pitting & Enabling Operative to join our geotechnical site operations team. This vital role supports the mobilisation and preparation of drilling sites, ensuring they are safe, accessible, and ready for core drilling activities. You’ll be instrumental in enabling works such as trial pit excavation, service avoidance, vegetation clearance, and site logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
Site Preparation & Enabling Works
- Hand-dig trial pits and inspection holes to identify underground services.
- Use CAT & Genny tools to detect and avoid utilities.
- Clear vegetation and prepare ground for drilling access.
- Establish access routes and manage site traffic.
- Set up exclusion zones with fencing and signage.
- Assist drilling crews with mobilisation and equipment handling.
- Manage materials and support efficient site logistics.
- Handle and transport soil and material samples.
- Follow all safety protocols and wear PPE.
- Participate in risk assessments and toolbox talks.
- Report hazards and incidents promptly.
- Support environmental protection measures.
- Inspect and maintain tools and equipment.
- Conduct daily plant checks and report defects.
- Safely operate excavation and lifting equipment.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Sentinel/PTS Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Parliamentary Pass and BPSS Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- CSCS Card
- Street Works Certification
- Plant Operator Certification (e.g., mini-excavators, dumpers)
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Construction Operations or Groundworks
- First Aid Certification
- Asbestos Awareness Training
- CAT & Genny Training Certification
- Team-oriented and collaborative
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexible and adaptable to changing site conditions
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Work on high-profile infrastructure projects
- Supportive and safety-first work culture
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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