Chargehand

Aureos; Bathgate; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos Infrastructure Services Limited is seeking a Chargehand to lead a frontline team of operatives on infrastructure projects. You will supervise on-site tasks, enforce safety procedures, monitor progress, and report to the Site Supervisor or Project Manager.

The role requires strong leadership, practical civil engineering knowledge, and a commitment to quality workmanship. Desirable certifications include SSSTS or CSCS Blue/Gold, with 3–5 years in infrastructure or construction and at least

Qualifications

• Supervision of on-site teams and task allocation.
• Ensuring adherence to health, safety and environmental policies.
• Regular progress reporting and material requests to Site Supervisor/Project Manager.
• Maintaining workmanship quality and addressing defects promptly.
• Co-ordinating use of materials, tools and equipment; ensuring equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct, motivate, and supervise a team of operatives on-site.
• Enforce strict health, safety and environmental policies and conduct toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to Site Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Maintain high quality standards and correct defects promptly.
• Coordinate materials, tools and machinery; ensure safe operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Reading technical drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Education

SSSTS

CSCS Blue/Gold Card

Tools

Site machinery operation

Job description

Chargehand page is loaded## Chargehandremote type: Sitelocations: Bathgatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100733If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!Job SummaryAUREOS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED is seeking a skilled and organized Chargehand to lead a frontline team of operatives on our infrastructure projects. The Chargehand will act as the crucial link between site management and the workforce, overseeing daily hands-on operations, ensuring tasks are completed safely, on time, and to the highest industry standards.Job Responsibilities\\* \\*\\*Supervision & Leadership:\\*\\* Direct, motivate, and supervise a team of operatives on-site, ensuring daily tasks are allocated effectively and executed efficiently.\\* \\*\\*Site Safety & Compliance:\\*\\* Enforce strict adherence to company health, safety, and environmental policies, conducting daily toolbox talks and ensuring correct PPE usage.\\* \\*\\*Progress Reporting:\\*\\* Monitor daily progress against project schedules and provide regular updates, material requests, and performance reports to the Site Supervisor or Project Manager.\\* \\*\\*Quality Control:\\*\\* Maintain high standards of workmanship by monitoring quality at every stage of the infrastructure works and correcting any defects promptly.\\* \\*\\*Resource Management:\\*\\* Coordinate the efficient use of materials, tools, and plant equipment, ensuring all machinery is checked, maintained, and secured at the end of each shift.Job Qualifications\\* \\*\\*Experience:\\*\\* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in infrastructure, civil engineering, or construction, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team-leading capacity.\\* \\*\\*Certifications:\\*\\* Valid industry safety certifications (such as SSSTS, CSCS Blue/Gold Card, or equivalent national equivalents) are highly desirable.\\* \\*\\*Technical Skills:\\*\\* Strong understanding of civil infrastructure works, reading technical drawings, and operating site-specific machinery.\\* \\*\\*Soft Skills:\\*\\* Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of resolving site issues and motivating a diverse team.\\* \\*\\*Physical Fitness:\\*\\* Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.**Equal Opportunities**Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.