At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out civil engineering tasks safely and efficiently on-site.
- Company: Join Barhale, a family-owned leader in civil engineering with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension, health plans, and generous leave.
- Other info: Gold Investors in People company with strong commitment to employee development.
- Why this job: Be part of major UK infrastructure projects and grow your career with us.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil work and a valid CSCS card required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About Barhale
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
- Water
- Transport
- Built environment
- Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
- Tunnelling
- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel-fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
Why join Barhale?
- Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
- A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients
- Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
The Role
To carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to a high level of safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand all relevant risk and method statements
- Use best/safe practice on all tasks carried out
- Checks are conducted to ensure equipment that may be used is safe
- Install drainage, lay concrete, kerbs, and pavements, and carry out excavation and groundworks, digging trenches, loading and unloading materials
- Ensure a safe, tidy place of work
- Implement best practice procedures
- Maximise use of own working time
- Ensure signed up for all permits and briefings before commencing any work
- Communicate with the site supervisor on any concerns
- Feedback to site management with near-miss reporting
- Ensure you attend all site briefings, forums, and toolbox talks
- Deputise for conducting briefings and toolbox talks
Essential:
- Experience in general civil work (earthwork, drainage, ducting, kerbing, and concreting)
- CSCS card
- Either CPCS forward tipping dumper/ slinger signaller/ride on roller/360 excavator/telehandler
Desirable:
- SSSTS/SMSTS day
- Environmental awareness
- NRSWA
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by:
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension
- Accident and Life Cover
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
- 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being
- Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
- Leadership & management training and coaching
- Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
- Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Skilled Operative Nights in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Barhale
Barhale is an exceptional employer that prides itself on its family values and commitment to employee development. With over 40 years of experience in the civil engineering sector, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters growth and innovation, alongside competitive benefits tailored to enhance your career as a Pipe Fitter Mains Layer. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and you can make a meaningful impact on vital infrastructure projects across the UK.
