Dumper/Groundworker
Job description
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CPCS/NPORS DUMPER DRIVER/GROUNDWORKER – NR32
Start Date; Immediately
Core Recruiter are looking for CPCS/NPORS Dumper Drivers/Groundworkers in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Requirements/Qualifications
- CPCS or NPORS Card
- Full PPE (High Viz, Hard Hat, Steel Toe Capped Boots)
- Own Tools
- Previous onsite experience
- Two working references
Job Duties
- Operating of the Dumper Driver
- Must have experience in footpaths
Core Recruiter Offer
- Weekly Pay
- Payroll Options available
- Temporary Contract
If you are interested please call Sarah on or apply online.
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Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
🚛 Highlight your CPCS or NPORS certification prominently at the top of your CV as this is the primary requirement
🔧 List your own construction tools and PPE equipment to show you're fully equipped for immediate start
👷 Emphasise any footpath construction experience as this is specifically mentioned in the job duties
📋 Prepare two solid working references from previous construction sites as these are explicitly required
⚡ Mention your availability for immediate start and temporary contracts to match their urgent timeline
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- •Operated 6-tonne dumper trucks across 12 residential footpath projects, completing groundworks 15% ahead of schedule
- •Maintained 100% safety compliance record while using CPCS-certified plant machinery on 8 construction sites over 18 months
- •Collaborated with 4-person groundwork teams to install 2.5km of new footpaths, delivering projects within £45,000 budgets
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Dumper/Groundworker position with CORE Recruiter in Lowestoft. With my valid CPCS certification and extensive experience in footpath construction, I am well-positioned to contribute to your construction projects from day one.
My background in construction groundworks includes operating various dumper trucks and maintaining strict safety standards on active sites. I possess all required PPE equipment and my own professional tools, ensuring I can commence work immediately without delay.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What types of dumper trucks have you operated and what are their weight capacities?
- ›How do you conduct daily safety checks on dumper equipment?
- ›Describe your experience with footpath construction techniques
- ›What PPE do you consider essential for groundwork operations?
- ›How do you ensure safe operation of plant machinery on busy construction sites?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to work under tight deadlines on a construction project
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safety hazard on site and how you handled it
- ›Give an example of when you had to work effectively as part of a construction team
- ›Tell me about a challenging groundwork project you completed successfully
- ›Describe how you maintain focus and attention to detail during repetitive tasks
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to work under tight deadlines on a construction project
Describe a situation where you identified a safety hazard on site and how you handled it