Ganger at Reliable Contractors LTD, Wells, Somerset

GANGER – BATH BA5 – FULLTIME – OCTAVIUS

Reliable Contractors are recruiting for an experienced Ganger to join the Octavius project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating their team, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. They will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership, promote a positive working environment and work in line with the Octavius Way.

Assignment Details

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: £22.00 p/h

Payment Basis: PAYE

Paid Holidays: 31 days per year (including bank holidays)

Start Date: As soon as possible following successful vetting checks, medical and on-site induction

Assignment Duration: Ongoing / until further notice

Location: To be confirmed

What We Offer

Pension provision.

Training and upskilling opportunities, where applicable.

A safe working environment.

Secure, regular income.

Must Have

Full clean UK driving license.

CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card.

Valid SSSTS qualification.

First Aid qualification – minimum Emergency First Aid at Work (one-day course).

Manual Handling qualification.

Abrasive Wheels qualification.

Valid Safety Critical Medical.

Asbestos Awareness.

Desirable

Highways Passport.

SMSTS or SEATS.

NVQ Level 2 in Construction Operations.

Lift Supervisor qualification.

Confined Spaces qualification.

Slinger qualification.

Underground Services – EUSR 1 and 2.

In-house loading and securing training.

360 Operator licence.

LGV licence (7.5 tonnes).

CPC licence (7.5 tonnes).

Temporary Works Supervisor.

NRSWA Supervisor qualification.

Role and Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a team of operatives, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

Set a positive example through effective leadership and promote the Octavius Way.

Allocate tasks and manage individual and team performance.

Deliver briefings, toolbox talks and training to develop team members.

Communicate effectively during start-of-shift and task briefings.

Monitor health, safety and environmental standards, resolving unmanaged risks and reporting close calls, process issues and suggestions.

Carry out regular progress and quality checks, ensuring work meets specifications and programme requirements.

Manage materials, plant and equipment, preventing waste and ensuring everything is secure, maintained and left tidy.

Maintain accurate records, report delays and defects, and complete end-of-shift reports.

Identify training requirements and escalate skill gaps within the team.

Experience

Skilled in a range of civil engineering activities, including kerb laying, earthworks, ducting and drainage, to an experienced level.

Shifts

Working Days: Monday - Friday.

Start Time: 7:00AM.

Finish Time: 17:30PM.

Health and Safety Risks

The successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for their own safety and that of those around them, leading effective health, safety and environmental management across their area of work.

Key risks associated with the role include:

• Moving plant and vehicles: Maintain safe segregation and ensure the team follows site traffic management procedures.

• Excavations and underground services: Ensure safe systems of work are followed and services are identified before work begins.

• Manual handling and lifting operations: Ensure suitable equipment and safe working methods are used.

• Slips, trips and falls: Maintain tidy working areas and safe access routes.

All site-specific risks and control measures must be confirmed through the project RAMS, risk assessments and site induction.

If you want to work for a main contractor that cares about its tradespeople, this is your opportunity to apply and join the project.

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