Ganger
Salary: £35,732-£42,752 basic per annum (£15.27-£18.27 per hour), depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Devon & Cornwall - ideally based between St Austell, Plymouth and Exeter
Contract: Permanent, PAYE | 45 hours per week
Benefits: Overtime paid at 1.5x, company vehicle for work use, pension, healthcare benefits and training opportunities
ABOUT THE CLIENT
We're working with an established civil engineering and drainage contractor delivering essential wastewater infrastructure services across the South West.
Due to continued growth and ongoing contract requirements, they're looking to recruit two experienced Gangers to lead small teams working across Devon and Cornwall.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in leading a team and is looking for a secure, permanent position with an established business.
THE BENEFITS
Basic salary of £35,732-£42,752, depending on experience and tickets
Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half
Permanent PAYE employment
Company vehicle provided for work use
Company pension and life assurance
Healthcare support and employee assistance programme
Enhanced family leave policies
Training and career progression opportunities
Annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunity to work on an established regional utilities contract
THE GANGER - CIVILS & DRAINAGE ROLE
As a Ganger, you'll be responsible for leading a team of two to three operatives delivering civils and foul-water drainage works across residential, commercial and rural sites.
This is very much a hands-on role, so you'll be working alongside your team whilst ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and coordinating daily activities for a small team of operatives
Carrying out civils, drainage, pipe fitting and reinstatement works
Operating and working alongside excavators, dumpers and other site equipment
Completing risk assessments, permits and relevant site documentation
Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
Liaising with clients, customers and site representatives
Providing daily progress updates to supervisors and management
Supporting reactive works and participating in a one-in-five on-call rota
GANGER - CIVILS & DRAINAGE ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Previous experience working as a Ganger, leading a small operational team
A minimum of three years' experience within the water, utilities or drainage industry
Practical experience across both civils and drainage works
Experience working on foul-water drainage systems
Confident carrying out physical site work alongside your team
Good understanding of site safety, risk assessments and permit requirements
Strong communication and team leadership skills
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel across Devon and Cornwall as required
Excavator tickets above and below 10 tonnes, alongside a dumper ticket, would be highly advantageous. However, candidates with strong civils, drainage and Ganger experience may still be considered, with training potentially available for the right person.
We'd also welcome applications from ex-forces candidates who have gained relevant civils and drainage experience, alongside strong practical leadership skills.
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via .
For further information, please call me on 01244 739 309 / 07519 096 443 .
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS: Ganger, Civils, Drainage, Wastewater, Foul Water, Utilities, Excavator, Dumper, Reinstatement, Pipe Fitting, Team Leadership, Site Safety, Risk Assessments, Water Industry, Ex-Military
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