Estates Ground Worker

About the role

Babcock is hiring an Estates Ground Worker for its Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth, Devon. You will support a wide range of grounds maintenance and civil works activities, developing practical skills in a unique operational environment alongside experienced professionals focused on safety and quality. The role is full time, 35 hours per week and based on site.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned grounds maintenance activities.
• Install and maintain Gatic covers, drains and associated infrastructure.
• Complete tarmacking and concreting works across the site.
• Install and maintain Armco barriers, key clamp railings and safety structures.
• Support general civil engineering and groundwork activities to maintain site safety and functionality.

Required profile

• Experience in groundwork, construction, maintenance or related civil engineering activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to communicate with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work across a large operational site and carry out physically active duties.
• Good understanding of groundwork and maintenance practices.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Sole UK national able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance; the role is subject to security vetting and trade control restrictions.

Required skills

• Desirable: Streetworks qualification.
• Desirable: plant operator tickets or relevant plant certifications.

What we offer

• Salary of £28,200 to £32,200 plus benefits.
• Generous holiday allowance and matched contribution pension with life assurance.
• Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme, shopping savings portal and payment of professional fees.
• Reservists receive 10 days of special paid leave; Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day leave.
• Development opportunities and an employee assistance programme.