SLINGER / SIGNALLER DEVONPORT FULLTIME
Reliable Contractors are recruiting for an experienced Slinger / Signaller to join the Devonport Royal Dockyard redevelopment project.
Long-term work is available for the right candidate with the correct qualifications, cards and experience, offering stable employment and regular income.
Assignment Details
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Payment Basis: PAYE
- Pay Rate: £20.81 per hour
- Paid Holidays: 31 days per year (including bank holidays)
- Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to successful vetting, medical and site induction
- Assignment Duration: Ongoing / until further notice
- Location: Plymouth
What We Offer
- Pension provision.
- A safe working environment.
- Secure, regular income.
- Lodge/digs allowance of £53.69 per day worked, subject to eligibility and supporting evidence. Eligibility generally requires living more than 50 miles from site, with proof of home address and accommodation arrangements.
Overtime
After 39 hours paid at time and a half
Must Have
- Blue CPCS Competent Operator card or CPCS Slinger / Signaller A40 qualification.
- Valid Safety Critical Medical.
- Previous experience working as a Slinger / Signaller on construction or civil engineering projects.
- Good understanding of lifting operations and safe slinging practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly with crane operators and site teams.
- Good understanding of site health and safety procedures.
- Reliable and proactive attitude towards work.
Role and Responsibilities
- Sling and secure loads safely for lifting operations.
- Select appropriate lifting accessories for each load.
- Check lifting equipment before use and report defects.
- Direct crane operators using recognised hand signals and communication methods.
- Maintain safe exclusion zones around lifting operations.
- Ensure loads are balanced, secure and suitable for lifting.
- Work closely with crane operators, banksmen and site management.
- Follow lifting plans, risk assessments and site procedures.
Shifts
To be confirmed.
Health and Safety Risks
The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring site rules, procedures and relevant health and safety requirements are followed.
- Suspended loads: Maintain exclusion zones and never allow personnel beneath suspended loads.
- Lifting equipment: Inspect accessories before use and report defects.
- Moving plant and cranes: Maintain safe distances and follow site traffic management procedures.
- Communication failures: Use clear signals and agreed communication methods.
- Manual handling: Follow safe lifting techniques and use suitable equipment.
- Slips, trips and falls: Maintain safe access routes and tidy working areas.
- All site-specific risks and control measures must be confirmed through the project RAMS, risk assessments and site induction.
If you want to work for a main contractor that cares about its tradespeople, this is your opportunity to apply and join the project.
Reliable Contractors Limited is passionate about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, continuously working towards best practice and adhering to government legislation.
We are firm believers in Fairness, Inclusion and Respect
Slinger/Signaller employer: Reliable Contractors LTD
Reliable Contractors Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to be part of the UK's largest infrastructure project, HS2, while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and employee well-being. With competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to training and upskilling, employees can expect meaningful growth and development in their careers. Join a company that values fairness, inclusion, and respect, ensuring that every tradesperson feels valued and empowered in their role.
