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Water Utilities Gang

Reading Closes 03/08/2026

Reference No.: 1696957

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Civil Engineering

Groundworker (Skilled)

£23 - £30 per Hour

Temporary

LEGGWORK are recruiting a 2-3 Man Gang for a civil engineering project, in Reading.


WATER UTILITIES GANG 
 
START DATE: 3rd August 

LOCATION: Reading

RATE OF PAY: £23-£30 per hour (depending on experience and tickets)
 
JOB TYPE: Temporary 

DURATION: 6 Months +

INDUSTRY: Civil engineering 
 
 
 
ABOUT LEGGWORK:
 
At LEGGWORK, we specialise in connecting skilled professionals with top-tier construction and civil engineering projects across the South West and UK. We pride ourselves on offering competitive pay rates, reliable job opportunities, and excellent candidate support. With years of industry experience, our mission is to ensure every candidate finds a role that matches their skills and ambitions.
 
 
 
THE ROLE:
 
LEGGWORK are recruiting a 2-3 Man Gang for a civil engineering project, in Reading. The successful gang must have experience in water repair utilities and must have the following tickets :
 
– Thames water passport (essential)
– EUSR water hygiene
– Dumper 
– 360 above and below 10 tonnes
– SSSTS 
– Abrasive wheels 
– Manual handling 
– EUSR Shea water  

Working Hours: 10 hours per day, with the opportunity for overtime at a nearby site. 
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You’ll be expected to:.

  • Carrying out water utility repairs and maintenance
  • Installing, repairing, and maintaining pipelines and treatment plants
  • Clearing drainage systems and unblocked pipework
  • Preparing grounds for construction and civil engineering projects
  • Operated a Forward Tipping Dumper safely and efficiently
  • Completing a wide range of general groundwork duties as requires
  • Working effectively as part of a team while following health and safety procedures
  • Reliable, hard working and good attitude

 
REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • Thames water passport (essential)
  • EUSR water hygiene
  • Dumper 
  • 360 above and below 10 tonnes
  • SSSTS 
  • Abrasive wheels 
  • Manual handling 
  • EUSR Shea water  
  • Must have experience in water utilities repairs
  • Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
  • A reliable commute to work.
  • 2 recent work references.
  • A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Right to work in the UK.

 
CONNECT WITH US
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HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, get in touch with Georgia Marsh today on 07544 655028 or via email at georgia.marsh@leggwork.com. 

You can also speak to a member of the LEGGWORK team, who would be happy to help , on 0117 298 0950.
Join a project where your skills make a difference!

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
 
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