Groundworks Assistant

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We're looking for a Groundworks Assistant to join the Auger Team, covering Bristol and the surrounding area. Our total package is worth £31,884.00 without overtime. 

About Auger 

We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers. 

Financials 

• Starting Salary - £28,089.10 

• Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500 

• 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1484 

Overtime 

• Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £33,504.53

Working Hours 

• 42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only & NO on-call work 

• We pay door-to-door including all driving time 

• Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first 

• Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter 

Leave 

• 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol 

• AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service 

• Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave 

Benefits 

• Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts 

• 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region 

• A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country 

• £1000 for successful employee referrals 

• Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services 

 
What We Provide 

• All the training & support you'll require to become a qualified Engineer 

• A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE 

• Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others 

• Mobile phone & tablet 

• Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need 

• Local storage sites & skips 

• A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements 

The Role 

• Assist our experienced Engineers to complete a variety of jobs including repairs, investigations, excavations and reinstatement works 

• Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required 

• Learn all aspects of every engineering role at Auger  

• Specialise in one area after a year and aim to become a junior engineer 

• Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ 

Preferred Experience 

• No previous experience is essential – we will provide you with all the training you need 

• Some experience of groundworks or preferable 

You'll be a great fit for Auger if 

• You are great at caring for customers 

• You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges 

• You take pride in the high standard of your work 

• You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership 

• You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career 

• You have a clear DBS & driving licence 

Our interview process 

• Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team 

• Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams 

For further information please visit our website; 
 

www.auger.co.uk