Ground Worker • Concrete Corer Location: London/South Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday We're looking for a hardworking and reliable Experienced Concrete Corer to join our Geotechnical Solutions team, supporting MER operations and concrete coring activities across projects nationwide. You'll work alongside experienced operatives, supporting site preparation, excavation, Concrete Coring, and reinstatement activities. This is a hands-on role with plenty of opportunity to learn new skills, gain qualifications and progress your career within Ground Control. What you’ll do: Support MER Operatives with mobilisation, excavation, and reinstatement activities. Prepare sites, including clearing areas, setting up barriers, and maintaining safe access. Concrete coring, to include setting up equipment, preparing work areas and handling core samples. Ability to core in different diameters and depths. Support the operation of concrete core drilling equipment under instruction and appropriate training. Assist with measuring, marking out and positioning coring locations. Handle tools, equipment, and materials safely and responsibly. Backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement of excavated areas. Keep equipment clean, maintained and report any defects. Follow site-specific RAMS, safety procedures, and environmental requirements. Take part in toolbox talks, briefings, and daily safety checks. Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe. Work as part of a team to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. What you’ll get: National work with opportunities to work across a variety of projects. Full training and on-the-job development. Opportunities to gain relevant site and safety qualifications. Career progression towards MER Operative or Site Supervisor roles. Employee benefits and discounts. The opportunity to develop specialist skills in geotechnical and concrete coring work. What we’re looking for: Previous experience in Concrete coring. Basic understanding of excavation and reinstatement. Comfortable using hand tools and basic site equipment. Physically fit and able to carry out manual work in different weather conditions. Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements. Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn. Good teamworking and communication skills. CSCS card Full UK driving licence Desirable: NVQ level 2 in concrete coring would be a advantage. Experience operating small plant or machinery is desirable. First Aid or other relevant safety qualifications are advantageous. Benefits: Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support Life insurance – providing added peace of mind Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 20 10. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels. #INDHP #Drill