Groundworks Assistant

Other
Midlothian
June 29, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

We’re looking for a Groundworks Assistant to join the Auger Team, covering Edinburgh. Our total package is worth £31,884.00 without overtime.

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 &NOon-call work
  • We paydoor-to-doorincludingalldriving 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.

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