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Groundworks Assistant at Auger in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, GB
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Job Description
Job Advert
We're looking for a Groundworks Assistant to join the Auger Team, covering North East. 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
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