Groundworks Team Leader / Ganger (Smsts) in Craven Arms

Groundworks Foreman

Location: North-East England (Newcastle, Middlesbrough & Sunderland)

Rate: £300 per day

Start: Immediate

Duration: CIS 12 weeks, (possibility of temp-to-perm for the right candidate/team)

We are currently seeking an experienced hands‑on Groundworks Team Leader / Ganger holding a valid SMSTS qualification to oversee and work alongside a small groundworks team across multiple sites in the North-East. (Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesborough)

This is a hands‑on role requiring a working supervisor who is happy to lead from the front while carrying out groundworks’ activities alongside the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating groundworks operatives on site.
• Installing and preparing concrete bases for external parcel locker units (similar to Amazon lockers).
• Fixing and securing locker units to completed concrete bases.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Managing site health & safety and maintaining compliance with SMSTS requirements.
• Liaising with site contacts and reporting progress as required.

Requirements

• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Proven experience as a Groundworks Team Leader / Ganger.
• Strong knowledge of concrete works and base installations.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands‑on.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Package

• £300 per day
• Company van supplied
• Tools supplied
• Ongoing work across Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced groundworks professional looking for a long-term, hands‑on leadership role within a growing project installation team.