Groundworks Lead Ganger

Rochford
2 weeks ago
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Groundworks Lead Ganger

Rochford, Essex

Permanent, Full time (47.5 hours) 7am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

£45,695 - £49,400 per annum, (£18.50 - £20.00 per hour) plus, overtime paid at time and a half and training opportunities

Our client is a drainage services company offering a wide range of services including drain repairs and maintenance, civil engineering and trenchless solutions.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional in deep drainage and civil engineering to lead a small team in delivering high-quality groundworks projects across Suffolk, Essex, and occasionally further afield.

As a Lead Ganger, you will be responsible for supervising operatives, adhering to risk assessments, and assisting site management in planning future works. You will be hands-on, carrying out tasks including deep drainage, manhole construction, concreting, block and kerb laying, excavation work, confined space operations, and heavy lifting.

Our client values their employees and offer competitive pay, on-the-job training, and opportunities for career growth. If you are a dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role:

  • Lead a team in carrying out all aspects of deep drainage, groundworks and civil engineering.

  • Conducting daily site-specific risk assessments.

  • Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintaining a high standard of work in outdoor environments, often in challenging conditions.

    Experience and Qualifications:

    Essential Skills & Experience

  • At least 8 years experience in deep drainage, civils or groundworks.

  • Proven track record in a lead or supervisory role.

  • Strong understanding of utility operations and regulatory requirements.

    Essential Qualifications

  • CSCS card.

  • SSSTS

  • First Aid Level 2 (minimum).

  • Full UK driving licence with zero points ideally but, up to 6 points could be considered.

    Desirable Qualifications (Training Provided if Needed)

  • SMSTS.

  • CPCS.

  • Confined Spaces.

  • EUSR SHEA (Water/Utility).

  • Dumper Ticket.

  • 360 Excavator.

  • Cat & Genny.

    If you are an experienced groundworks professional looking for a leadership role in a dynamic and growing company, we’d love to hear from you

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