Site foreman
We are recruiting experienced groundworks operatives and site foremen for projects nationwide.
- Keeping Clients Operational
- Works Phased Around Your Site
- Our Own Crews and Plant
- 326 Sites Delivered
About PKB Civils
PKB Civils is a specialist contractor delivering heavy-duty concrete yards, hardstandings and external civils works for commercial and industrial sites across the UK. Our clients include logistics operations, warehousing facilities, ports, recycling centres and manufacturing plants.
We are a lean, experienced, family-run team looking for people who take pride in quality, are self-sufficient on site and want to work for a company that values solid tradespeople.
The role
This is a hands-on role. You will lead by example and get involved in all aspects of the works, not just operate machinery.
If you are an excavator operative, you will be expected to get out of the machine and work on the ground when required. We are not a company where you can sit in the cab all day.
What we're looking for
- Proven ability across a range of the skill areas below
- Able to work independently and manage a small gang when required
- Comfortable working away from home for periods when required
- Valid CSCS card
- Willing to step out of the machine and work on the ground when needed
Key skill areas
- Concrete slab breakout, subbase preparation, pouring and finishing
- Shuttering, formwork and steel fixing
- Setting and checking levels with a rotating laser
- Excavator, dumper and roller operation
- Drainage works, shallow and deep (over 2m)
- Ducting installation
- Finishing works: kerbing, edgings and flagging
- Tarmac works
- CAT scan operation around live services
Pay
Competitive day rates (CIS) or salary (PAYE), based on experience and role. New starters are typically brought on over a 12-week CIS period before moving to PAYE if preferred.
Pay and package
CIS (self-employed)
- Competitive day rates based on experience and role
- Transport provided to and from site from Rochdale
- Potential for company van and fuel card
- All workwear, tools and PPE provided
PAYE (employed)
- Competitive salary based on experience and role
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- 1 additional day's holiday per year worked, capped at 3 years
- 1 additional day's holiday for every 50 nights worked away
- Transport provided to and from site from Rochdale
- Potential for company van and fuel card
- All workwear, tools and PPE provided
Working away, CIS and PAYE
- 1 hour's additional pay per night away
- Any hours worked after 4.30pm paid at time and a quarter
- Premier Inn double room provided
- £25 evening meal allowance
- Hotel breakfast included
Apply for this role
Send your CV and a short note about your experience to recruitment@pkbcivils.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a call and a short skills questionnaire, so we can understand your experience in more detail.
Other open roles
Working Ganger
Lead a small gang on live concrete yard works for logistics, port and manufacturing sites, working on the tools alongside them.
Experienced Groundworker
Concrete, drainage and earthworks on civils projects nationwide. CIS or PAYE. CSCS card required, full driving licence preferred.