At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a groundworks gang on exciting civils projects in the water industry.
- Company: Join JN Bentley Ltd, a leading civil engineering and construction company.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development, 30 days holiday, and health perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, progression, and working away with accommodation provided.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with a skilled team in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing a gang and working on civils projects is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At JN Bentley Ltd, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Hand / Ganger to lead a groundworks gang based in, and around the Newmarket area, who would be working predominantly on the Anglian Water framework, preferably able to join with a Skilled or Semi-Skilled Groundworker.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in civils and groundworks to join a well-established and growing business.
You will have a proactive attitude towards work, Health, and Safety, with experience working within the water industry and general civil work, concreting, deep drainage, and pipe laying.
The Role
Reporting to Site Management, you will lead and supervise a groundworks gang across construction sites predominantly within the water industry.
You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of productivity, quality, and health & safety.
Due to the large area of the region lodging away may be required at times.
- Candidate Specification
- Proven experience managing a gang working on civils projects.
- Ideally part of a ready-made gang including experienced Skilled and General Operatives
- Strong health & Safety focus with experience working within a reporting culture
- Experience in general civil works, including concrete pours, deep drainage and pipe laying
- Current CSCS, CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and relevant Plant Tickets.
- Site Supervisor or Site Management training.
- Full UK Driving Licence essential.
- Advantageous
- National Water Hygiene card
- Slinger / Signaller or Crane Lift Supervisor
- Confined Spaces City & Guilds
- Plus, any other Plant tickets
- 3-day First Aid
What can we Offer?
- Competitive rates of pay
- In house career development programmes and progression opportunities
- Fully funded Industry recognised Training
- Mileage paid on travel
- Van driver supplement & company van
- 30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)
- Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Pay
- Uplift and Subsistence pay with accommodation provided for working away
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan)
- Occupational Health Checks and Flu Jabs
- Cycle to Work schemes and Specsavers Vouchers
- Company match funding and Payroll giving
About us
JN Bentley is part of Mott Mac Donald Bentley, a leading civil engineering and construction company delivering first-class infrastructure solutions across the UK.
With over 2800 employees and a turnover in excess of £500m, we continue to grow by investing in our people and delivering quality for our clients.
If you are interested in joining the JN Bentley Ltd team, please click the apply button below.
Please include any details of your experience working in the water industry, deep drainage, pipelaying and specific pipework within your application together with details of any gang you may wish to be considered.
Ganger Groundworker employer: JN Bentley Construction Workforce
JN Bentley Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises health and safety while fostering employee growth through in-house career development programmes. Located in the Newmarket area, we provide competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and unique benefits such as fully funded training and a company van, making it an ideal place for skilled professionals in the civil engineering and water industry to thrive.
Contact Details:
JN Bentley Construction Workforce Recruitment Team
