Groundworker

Who we’re looking for

Must-haves for this job

• You have experience as an earthworks worker, preferably in the utility network industry
• You have a VCA certificate or are ready to obtain it quickly
• You have a category B driving license, owning your own transport will be an additional advantage
• Physical work is not a problem for you
• You are flexible, trustworthy, and work well in a team
• You speak English or Dutch at a communicative level

What you can expect

Salary and extra-legal benefits

• Possibility of a permanent contract after the probation period
• Hourly rate depending on experience, 18,592- 22.374 € gross/hour
• Commuting allowance
• Daily clothing allowance – €0.50
• Retirement bonus
• Construction and loyalty bonus

Vacation days

12 additional days of vacation

2 weeks of Christmas vacation

4 weeks of summer vacation

Extended weekends and holidays at home

Extra perks

Full-time job in a stable construction company operating in the Veurne region

Friendly atmosphere in the team and organized integration activities

Your workplace

A stable company operating in the coastal region.

A look at your daily tasks

• Performing earthworks and excavations during the installation and repair of utility networks
• Assisting in the assembly and connection of pipes, cables, and wires
• Filling, closing, and repairing excavations after completing the work
• Working in accordance with applicable occupational health and safety regulations and traffic rules
• Cooperating with the excavator operator and foreman to ensure the efficient and correct completion of the work
• Performing minor maintenance and repair work on equipment and tools

More about the company

Our client has over 100 years of experience and has grown from a horticultural company into a strong player in the infrastructure works industry. It specializes in the construction of roads, squares, and parks – both in the field of underground structures, various types of pavements, and small architecture. Since the 1980s, it has also been carrying out works on underground utility networks, such as gas, electricity, and sewage systems.

The company's activities also include garden design and maintenance of green areas. Through its sister company, it owns a concrete and aggregate production plant, where recycled and Copro-certified materials are produced, intended both for its own investments and for external clients.