Groundworks Foreman in Lincolnshire

Location: Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 br br Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates. br Pay: £17.50–£19.50 per hour, depending on experience br Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00 br Contract: Permanent br Start Date: ASAP br 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. br This is a hands-on supervisory position offering an excellent opportunity to secure stable, permanent employment. br 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. br Key responsibilities include: br Supervising and coordinating daily groundworks activities br Allocating duties and explaining drawings, specifications and work instructions br Monitoring productivity, quality and progress br Liaising with Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors br Overseeing excavation, trenching and earthworks br Supervising foul, storm and surface-water drainage installations br Overseeing ducting, service trenches and utility infrastructure br Supervising the construction of manholes, inspection chambers and catch pits br Coordinating kerbing, paving, foundations, concrete bases and slabs br Checking measurements, levels, gradients, lines and alignment br Monitoring backfilling, compaction and reinstatement work br Coordinating plant, labour, materials and site deliveries br Completing daily progress records, check sheets and other site paperwork br Identifying delays, quality issues and resource requirements br Maintaining excellent site housekeeping and environmental standards br Health and Safety You will be responsible for maintaining safe working practices within the gang, including: br Delivering and participating in daily briefings and toolbox talks br Ensuring RAMS are understood and followed br Monitoring excavation and trench safety br Maintaining safe exclusion zones around plant and excavations br Ensuring PPE is worn correctly br Reporting hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe practices br Stopping work where an immediate safety risk is identified br Supporting site inspections and safety audits br Ensuring tools, plant and equipment are operated safely br Requirements The successful candidate must have: br Previous experience as a Civils or Groundworks Ganger, Foreman or Groundworks Chargehand br Strong knowledge of civil engineering and groundworks operations br Experience supervising groundworkers, labourers and plant operators br Good knowledge of excavation, drainage and utility works br The ability to read and understand construction drawings br Strong health and safety awareness br A good understanding of RAMS and site procedures br Experience working around heavy plant and excavation operations br The ability to organise, motivate and lead a team br Good communication and organisational skills br The ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines br Relevant CSCS, CPCS or NPORS qualifications appropriate to the role br Good spoken and written English br Experience assisting with setting out and checking levels would be advantageous. xjlbheb br PPE Required Safety boots br High-visibility vest br Safety goggles br Whats on Offer? £17.50–£19.50 per hour, depending on experience br Monday-to-Friday working br Regular daytime hours br Full-time employment br Temporary-to-permanent opportunity after 14 weeks br Immediate start available br On-site induction br Long-term career opportunity br 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.