Confined-Space Miner (Medium Risk) - Safety-Driven Tunnelling

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Ltd, a leading tunnelling contractor in the UK, is seeking a Miner to join our safety-first site teams in Greater London. You will be responsible for enforcing H&S practices, signifying RAM/SOS compliance, and ensuring the correct qualifications are in place for all tasks.

You will work under supervision to maintain a tidy, compliant site, report incidents, and follow COSHH and permit procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold the correct qualification for the role.
• Understand RAM and SOS Briefings and sign off as required.
• Adhere to H&S policies and COSHH procedures.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and PPE is worn at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
• Understand and sign up to every RAM and SOS briefing you are working to.
• Hold the correct qualification for the role you are providing.
• Report any near miss, incident or accident to JGL Supervisor.
• Keep the work area neat and tidy at all times.
• Enforce H&S policy to create a safe workplace.
• Wear PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, boots.
• Use COSHH materials correctly and dispose of them properly.
• Do not operate plant or equipment unless authorized or trained.
• Respect exclusion zones and keep tools and plant in safe places.
• Report damaged or worn plant to the lead miner.
• Clean plant/tools at the end of shift if not in use.
• Minimise manual handling; use mechanical aids when possible.
• Only stack materials in designated areas; keep exits clear.
• Lifting operations to be performed by approved persons.
• Ensure all permits are in place before commencing work.

Skills

Safety awareness

RAM/SOS briefings

Qualified for role

PPE compliance

Incident reporting

COSHH handling

Housekeeping

Permits in place

Job description

Joseph Gallagher Ltd, a leading tunnelling contractor in the UK, is seeking a Miner to join our safety-first site teams in Greater London. You will be responsible for enforcing H&S practices, signifying RAM/SOS compliance, and ensuring the correct qualifications are in place for all tasks.

You will work under supervision to maintain a tidy, compliant site, report incidents, and follow COSHH and permit procedures.