General Operative / Groundworker

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Preston, Lancashire, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Consulting • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Performs hand digging, excavation, groundworks, remediation, reinstatement, and property repair support across nationwide sites. Responsibilities include moving materials and equipment, maintaining safe work areas, following health and safety procedures, completing timesheets, and supporting site teams. Full training is provided, with opportunities to progress into skilled building trades. The role requires physical outdoor work, nationwide travel, overnight stays, a full UK driving licence, and a DBS check.
Summary Generated by Built In
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Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Bathgate, Rhyl or Preston (site-based with nationwide travel)
Salary: Competitive

About Us

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

This role sits within the CTSL part of our business, offering the opportunity to work with a dedicated team known for its technical expertise and commitment to excellent client service. CTSL Group joined SEED Environmental in 2025, bringing together complementary expertise in environmental compliance, spill response and remediation. Founded in 2006 and based in Leyland with additional depots across the UK, CTSL is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialists in environmental claims management and site services.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

About the Role

We are seeking General Operatives / Groundworkers to join our CTSL team in Bathgate, Rhyl and Preston, working on nationwide projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within the construction and property repair industry. The role will primarily involve hand digging and supporting remediation and reinstatement projects across a variety of sites throughout the UK.

No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and the physical capability to undertake manual outdoor work. This role also offers opportunities to develop skills in building trades and progress within the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out hand digging and excavation works as required on site
  • Support remediation, reinstatement and property repair projects
  • Assist site teams with general labouring and groundworks activities
  • Load, unload and move materials, equipment and tools safely
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment
  • Work as part of a team to deliver projects safely and efficiently
  • Follow health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE
  • Travel nationwide to project sites and work away from home when required
  • Keep accurate timesheets and basic job records

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Physically capable of carrying out manual outdoor work
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Reliable and punctual approach to work
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away from home when required
  • Right to work in the UK
  • A DBS check is required for these positions, to be arranged and paid for by the organisation.


What We're Looking For

We are looking for motivated individuals who are keen to learn, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking for a long-term career opportunity.

The successful candidate will be reliable, hard-working and willing to undertake a variety of practical tasks. No previous experience is necessary, and full training will be provided for the right people.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

  • Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life insurance (2x annual salary)
  • Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
  • Overtime rates available
  • £25 per night tax-free allowance when working away
  • Single occupancy accommodation when away from home
  • Meal allowances for away work
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Career progression into skilled building trades including brickwork and blockwork

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

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Important Information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.

Skills Required

  • Physical capability to undertake manual outdoor work
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Reliable and punctual approach to work
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away from home when required
  • Right to work in the UK
  • DBS check
  • Previous experience
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The Company
2,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Celnor Group is an international service provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) sector, offering specialist services across built environment, safety, risk management, and analytical sciences to ensure regulatory assurance and compliance.

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