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.
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, and help us build the fibre network powering rural communities for generations to come.
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