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Wordsworth Excavations

Wordsworth Excavations

Construction

Barnsley, South Yorkshire 8,814 followers

About us

Wordsworth Excavations is a nationwide bulk earthworks contractor based in South Yorkshire, with coverage from Scotland to the South East, specialising in basic machine led demolition and site clearance, to major engineered earthworks projects. Our services cover enabling works, demolition, remediation, excavations and material processing. Our enviable client list extends to some of the most prestigious construction firms in the UK. To work safely across both public and private sectors we hold a full suite of industry accreditation's. Our CSR policy outlines our commitment to health and safety, the environment, and charity.

Website
http://www.wordsworthexcavations.co.uk/
Industry
Construction
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Type
Privately Held

Locations

  • Primary

    Wordsworth Business Park

    Whaley Road

    Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 1FJ, GB

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Employees at Wordsworth Excavations

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    👷🏽♂️ WE ARE HIRING 👷🏽♀️ Job Title: Health, Safety and Environment Manager Location: Barnsley and UK Wide Salary: TBC Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Start Date: ASAP About Us: Wordsworth Excavations Ltd is a leading bulk earthworks company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the country. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly motivated and experience Health, Safety and Environment Manager to join our dynamic team. Role Overview: As a Health, Safety and Environment Manager you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust health and safety policies and procedures across our sites. Your goal will be to ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and to foster a culture of safety within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Writing RAMS for Wordsworth Excavations earthworks and associated operations on site. Reviewing RAMS for Wordsworth Excavations Supply Chain for working on site. Reviewing work procedures to ensure compliance to industry standard. Writing Toolbox Talk & Safety Information for communications to workforce covering both health and safety, and environmental protection. Writing and undertaking staff inductions. Undertaking HSE audits and inspections across operational sites covering Wordsworth Excavations operations and Supply Chain operations. Enforcement of health and safety and environment legislation and protocol Undertake accident and incident investigations, and other breaches in safety. Compile logs and reports, initiate corrective and preventative actions. Track incident metrics and applying findings. Requirements: NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safety Certificate / Diploma CSCS White/Black Manager Card SMSTS Certified SEATS Certified NEBOSH Environmental Management Certified (or willing to work toward) Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar H&S role within the construction industry. Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and influence teams at all levels. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Company Vehicle & Fuel Card Ongoing training and professional development. Opportunity to work on high-profile and challenging projects. A supportive and safety-focused work culture. Send your CV to jonny@wordsworth-group.co.uk if you are interested.

  • Wordsworth Excavations reposted this

    ✅ Wordsworth Excavations Ltd – Officially Carbon Neutral for 2023 & 2024, Verified by Achilles ✅ We're proud to share that Wordsworth Excavations has been independently certified as Carbon Neutral for both 2023 and 2024 — a key milestone on our journey to reduce our environmental footprint and operate more responsibly. This verification by Achilles, to the ISO14064 standard, includes the retirement of certified carbon offsets — but for us, offsetting is just the start. We’re actively driving down emissions across our operations, including: 🔋 Investing in electric HGV vehicles ⛽ Cutting machine idling time across all sites ⚙️ Upgrading to more fuel-efficient plant and equipment 📊 Monitoring and managing emissions data to guide smart decisions ♻️ Offsetting only what we can't yet eliminate — and always aiming to reduce more than we need to. This is The Future Of Earthworks — built on action, not just ambition. 🌍 Because for us, sustainability isn't a slogan. It's a commitment. #CarbonNeutral #AchillesVerified #Sustainability #LowCarbonConstruction #ElectricFleet #EmissionsReduction #ConstructionWithPurpose #EarthworksResponsibly #WordsworthExcavationsLtd #TheFutureOfEarthworks

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  • ✅ Wordsworth Excavations Ltd – Officially Carbon Neutral for 2023 & 2024, Verified by Achilles ✅ We're proud to share that Wordsworth Excavations has been independently certified as Carbon Neutral for both 2023 and 2024 — a key milestone on our journey to reduce our environmental footprint and operate more responsibly. This verification by Achilles, to the ISO14064 standard, includes the retirement of certified carbon offsets — but for us, offsetting is just the start. We’re actively driving down emissions across our operations, including: 🔋 Investing in electric HGV vehicles ⛽ Cutting machine idling time across all sites ⚙️ Upgrading to more fuel-efficient plant and equipment 📊 Monitoring and managing emissions data to guide smart decisions ♻️ Offsetting only what we can't yet eliminate — and always aiming to reduce more than we need to. This is The Future Of Earthworks — built on action, not just ambition. 🌍 Because for us, sustainability isn't a slogan. It's a commitment. #CarbonNeutral #AchillesVerified #Sustainability #LowCarbonConstruction #ElectricFleet #EmissionsReduction #ConstructionWithPurpose #EarthworksResponsibly #WordsworthExcavationsLtd #TheFutureOfEarthworks

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  • 👷🏽♂️ WE ARE HIRING 👷🏽♀️ Job Title: Health, Safety and Environment Manager Location: Barnsley and UK Wide Salary: TBC Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Start Date: ASAP About Us: Wordsworth Excavations Ltd is a leading bulk earthworks company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the country. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly motivated and experience Health, Safety and Environment Manager to join our dynamic team. Role Overview: As a Health, Safety and Environment Manager you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust health and safety policies and procedures across our sites. Your goal will be to ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and to foster a culture of safety within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Writing RAMS for Wordsworth Excavations earthworks and associated operations on site. Reviewing RAMS for Wordsworth Excavations Supply Chain for working on site. Reviewing work procedures to ensure compliance to industry standard. Writing Toolbox Talk & Safety Information for communications to workforce covering both health and safety, and environmental protection. Writing and undertaking staff inductions. Undertaking HSE audits and inspections across operational sites covering Wordsworth Excavations operations and Supply Chain operations. Enforcement of health and safety and environment legislation and protocol Undertake accident and incident investigations, and other breaches in safety. Compile logs and reports, initiate corrective and preventative actions. Track incident metrics and applying findings. Requirements: NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safety Certificate / Diploma CSCS White/Black Manager Card SMSTS Certified SEATS Certified NEBOSH Environmental Management Certified (or willing to work toward) Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar H&S role within the construction industry. Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and influence teams at all levels. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Company Vehicle & Fuel Card Ongoing training and professional development. Opportunity to work on high-profile and challenging projects. A supportive and safety-focused work culture. Send your CV to jonny@wordsworth-group.co.uk if you are interested.

  • 🚨New Plant Update - Dozers Have Landed! 🚨 Fresh out of the factory, fully Wordsworth Excavations branded up and looking the part — our two brand new Komatsu D61PXi dozers are the latest to join the Plant family. Supplied by Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd, these intelligent machines are now on their way to site, ready to deliver serious power, precision, and productivity. Another investment in capability and commitment to delivering for our clients — and a clear step forward in the #FutureOfEarthworks. #Komatsu #D61PXi #FleetUpdate #WordsworthExcavationsLtd #Earthworks #HeavyPlant #ConstructionExcellence #MarubeniKomatsu

  • 🎥 Earthworks in Action 🚜💨 Here’s a quick glimpse of our team delivering for a valued client — full site strip, cut and fill, and muck shift in motion. Excavators, dumpers, and dozers all working together seamlessly to keep the programme moving and the project progressing. 📹 Filmed and edited by our own site engineer — great to see the job from a different perspective. Proud of the team, the machines, and the momentum. #Earthworks #Construction #Teamwork #PlantOperators #Dozer #Excavator #TimeLapse #Proud

  • 🦺 We're Hiring: Experienced Earthworks Supervisors & Managers 🏗️ 📍 Location: UK wide 📅 Start Date: ASAP We’re growing and looking for skilled Earthworks Supervisors and Managers to join our team on exciting construction projects. 🔍 What We’re Looking For: ✔ Proven experience in earthworks and civil engineering environments ✔ Strong leadership and communication skills ✔ Ability to manage site teams, resources, and subcontractors effectively ✔ Experience with health & safety, RAMS, permits and daily reporting ✔ CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS essential ✔ CPCS or NPORS and first aid preferred 🔧 What You'll Be Doing: Overseeing day-to-day earthworks operations Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards Coordinating with project teams to deliver works on time and budget Managing plant, materials, and logistics Problem-solving on-site issues with a proactive attitude 👷♂️ We offer a supportive environment, competitive rates, and the opportunity to work on landmark projects. 📩 Apply now or tag someone who might be interested! CVs to: jobs@wordsworth-group.co.uk Or message us directly here on LinkedIn. #ConstructionJobs #Earthworks #CivilEngineering #HiringNow #SiteSupervisor #ConstructionManagement #EarthworksManager #JoinOurTeam

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  • Backing Our Veterans!! Proud to support this initiative alongside KH Plant Training and Veterans Can — a fantastic opportunity for two veterans to step straight into a guaranteed role with Wordsworth Excavations. ✅ Full training ✅ Quality kit and PPE ✅ National work with expenses covered ✅ Chance to be part of a strong, supportive team This is more than a job — it’s a proper career move, with training and support from day one. Great work from Kieron and Garrath, and the wider team making this happen. Let’s get behind it 👏 Tag a veteran who deserves this opportunity! 📧 CVs to: kieron@khplanttraining.co.uk 🗓️ Deadline: Monday 7th July 📍 Training: Doncaster 🚜 Jobs start: WC 18th August #VeteransHelpingVeterans #ConstructionCareers #PlantOperative #WordsworthExcavations #VeteransCan #Collaboration 

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    Director at KH Plant Training

    🪖VETERANS GUARANTEED JOB🪖 WITH FREE TRAINING 1ST Wordsworth Excavations one of the very best firms in the game have made 2x GUARANTEED plant operative jobs available to me to start WC18th August *Comptetive salary *Vehicle *Full clothing/ PPE *Amazing fleet of plant *National work (possible work away) all digs and expenses paid You will receive CPCS training for: A56B - Articulated Dump Truck A33 Tractor 🚜 A31 Ride On Roller ALL FREE AT OUR DONCATER VENUE Training will be 4th to 15h August Job Starts Monday 18th What an amazing opportunity made available with many thanks to Garrath Williams and the team Veterans Can... the 10k enablement grant will help fund the training to place 2 Veterans into this awsome job with Wordsworth Excavations working alongside an amazing management team Mark Briggs Jason Thorp Thomas Wordsworth This could be life changing for the right person Get your CV to me ASAP via email 📧 to kieron@khplanttraining.co.uk Subject header VETERANS CAN I will be reviewing on Monday 7th and be in touch khplanttraining.co.uk #veteranshelpingveterans #veterans

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