Groundworker Jobs in Leicester
Leicester has a growing construction job market — particularly strong in logistics and warehousing along the M1 corridor, with active residential and commercial programmes across the city and county.
Typical pay: £17–£24 per hour · Card required: CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 Groundworks) — CPCS for plant
Groundworker Jobs in Leicester — What to Expect
Leicester has a growing construction job market — particularly strong in logistics and warehousing along the M1 corridor, with active residential and commercial programmes across the city and county.
How to qualify as a Groundworker
Groundworkers typically gain qualifications through NVQ Level 2 in Excavation and Laying Drainage, Leading to a CSCS Blue Card. Many groundworkers also gain CPCS plant tickets (excavator, dumper) to increase their earning potential and employability.
Career progression
Experienced groundworkers progress to gang foreman, groundworks supervisor, or into civil engineering roles. Gaining plant tickets (CPCS excavator, dumper) significantly increases day rates and demand.
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