Civils Ganger

Freedom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civils Ganger to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for general groundwork and supporting installation and signage functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the electricity distribution sector and a commitment to safety and professionalism. This position offers a clear development path and the opportunity to progress into supervision and on-site management roles. Join a company that values its people and invests in their growth, while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Company commercial vehicle

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with employer contribution

Up to 25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record on electricity distribution networks.
• Understanding of electrical safety rules and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct excavation works and operate maintenance equipment.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Excavation works

Electrical Safety rules understanding

NRSWA/EUSR/CSCS cards

Mechanical Excavators operation

Manual handling training

First Aid

Cable avoidance training

Tools

Cable avoidance tools

Hydraulically operated plant and equipment

Job description

17 March 2025

South England

Permanent

Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom is currently recruiting for a Civils Gang of two people who will be responsible for the general groundwork and supporting with installation and signage functions. We are looking for a team player with the relevant industry experience, and someone who is eventually looking to progress into a supervision and on site management role.

This role is for a Civils Ganger and the candidate will be required to ensure that all work is completed in a safe and professional manner and to a high standard and in accordance with Freedom policies and procedures and inline with all standards required. You will work safely at all times and ensure safety of all those working around them.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Excavation works including service trenching
• Operation of small highways maintenance plant and equipment
• Carry out ground surveys and locate underground services using cable avoidance tools
• Liaising with on-site representatives
• Reinstatement of cable joint bays and cable installation
• Installation of electrical cable (Training can be provided)
• To carry out and continuously review hazards and risks associated with each project
• To lead by example and safely undertake works as directed, ensuring all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with company procedures and client/company distribution safety rules
• To highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager
• Permit to Dig

What we’re looking for:

• Proven track record of working on or adjacent to the electricity distribution networks
• Understanding of the Electrical Safety rules
• NRSWA/EUSR/CSCS cards
• Mechanical Excavators/CPCS/NPORS cards
• Understanding of the Interpretation of mains records
• Manual handling training
• Winch Training
• Towing Licence
• First Aid
• Knowledge of Use of hydraulically operated plant and equipment
• Cable avoidance/abrasive wheel training

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.