Groundworks Foreman in Lincolnshire, Louth

Location: Louth, LincolnshireLN11
Pay: £17.50£19.50 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:0017:00
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

CDS Labour are recruiting an experienced Civils Groundworks Ganger / Foreman to supervise and coordinate a groundworks team on civil engineering and construction projects in the Louth area.

This is a hands-on supervisory position offering an excellent opportunity to secure stable, permanent employment.

The Role

You will lead a team of groundworkers, labourers and plant operators, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required specification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and coordinating daily groundworks activities
• Allocating duties and explaining drawings, specifications and work instructions
• Monitoring productivity, quality and progress
• Liaising with Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors
• Overseeing excavation, trenching and earthworks
• Supervising foul, storm and surface-water drainage installations
• Overseeing ducting, service trenches and utility infrastructure
• Supervising the construction of manholes, inspection chambers and catch pits
• Coordinating kerbing, paving, foundations, concrete bases and slabs
• Checking measurements, levels, gradients, lines and alignment
• Monitoring backfilling, compaction and reinstatement work
• Coordinating plant, labour, materials and site deliveries
• Completing daily progress records, check sheets and other site paperwork
• Identifying delays, quality issues and resource requirements
• Maintaining excellent site housekeeping and environmental standards

Health and Safety

You will be responsible for maintaining safe working practices within the gang, including:

• Delivering and participating in daily briefings and toolbox talks
• Ensuring RAMS are understood and followed
• Monitoring excavation and trench safety
• Maintaining safe exclusion zones around plant and excavations
• Ensuring PPE is worn correctly
• Reporting hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe practices
• Stopping work where an immediate safety risk is identified
• Supporting site inspections and safety audits
• Ensuring tools, plant and equipment are operated safely

Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• Previous experience as a Civils or Groundworks Ganger, Foreman or Groundworks Chargehand
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering and groundworks operations
• Experience supervising groundworkers, labourers and plant operators
• Good knowledge of excavation, drainage and utility works
• The ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Strong health and safety awareness
• A good understanding of RAMS and site procedures
• Experience working around heavy plant and excavation operations
• The ability to organise, motivate and lead a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Relevant CSCS, CPCS or NPORS qualifications appropriate to the role
• Good spoken and written English

Experience assisting with setting out and checking levels would be advantageous.

PPE Required

• Safety boots
• High-visibility vest
• Safety goggles

Whats on Offer?

• £17.50£19.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday-to-Friday working
• Regular daytime hours
• Full-time employment
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity after 14 weeks
• Immediate start available
• On-site induction
• Long-term career opportunity

If you are an experienced Civils Groundworks Ganger or Foreman with strong leadership skills and a commitment to safe, high-quality work, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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