Rural Groundworker

Build more than infrastructure - build the future of rural connectivity.

Wessex Internet is an award-winning broadband provider transforming how rural communities stay connected across the South West. As we continue expanding into the New Forest, Wiltshire, and South & West Dorset, we're looking for experienced Groundworkers to join our fast-growing in-house team.

In this role, you'll get hands-on with our trenchless technology (Mole Plough and Directional Drilling), operating plant and machinery across varied and often beautiful landscapes. If you love physical outdoor work, want long-term stability, and thrive in a supportive, tight-knit team, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What we offer our Rural Groundworkers:

• A £30,000 - £36,000 starting salary (depending on experience)

• Real career progression, including supervisory and team leader pathways

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days

• Private medical insurance, life assurance & income protection

• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes

• Enhanced family leave policies

• 75% staff broadband discount

• High street discounts across 100+ major brands

• Summer & Christmas team socials

• A chance to be part of a company with a strong, long-term vision

What you'll be doing as a Rural Groundworker:

• Operating plant and machinery (including 2.7-ton Kubota diggers) for fibre installs, manholes, and telecoms cabinets

• Supporting mole plough and directional drilling teams to deliver fast, trenchless fibre installations

• Carrying out daily plant checks and basic maintenance

• Flagging site challenges and helping your Team Leader keep projects moving

• Always promoting and following safe working practices, reporting any H&S concerns

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members on site

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in civils, utilities, groundwork, or rural infrastructure

• A full UK manual driving licence

• A strong work ethic and comfort working outdoors in any weather

• Confidence operating plant and machinery (tickets beneficial but not essential)

• Experience with excavation, ducting, and/or pipe or cable laying

• Understanding of working on agricultural land or in remote environments

• A proactive, solutions-focused, team-first approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• B+E trailer licence

• CSCS

• Street Works / Cable Avoidance (CAT & Genny)

• 10-ton excavator ticket

If you're ready to put your civils experience to work in a growing company with a clear vision for the future, apply now and help us build the fibre network powering rural communities for generations to come.