Excavation Ganger - Lead 2-Man Electrical Crew

Construction; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Annual Leave plus bank hols

Private Medical Cover

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks in Maidstone/Canterbury is hiring a Shifted Ganger to lead excavation teams for fault and unmetered connection works across the SPN footprint. Salary is £42,015 per year, plus a 12% shift allowance and a 3% bonus, with benefits including leave, private medical cover and pension schemes.

The role requires safety leadership, risk assessments, and the ability to work as lead or part of a 2-man crew. Travel within the SPN area and out-of-hours standby are expected.

Qualifications

• Essential: NRSWA Units
• Essential: Full UK Driving Licence
• Essential: Towing Licence
• Essential: Machine Operator ticket
• Essential: CSCS Operatives card
• Essential: Emergency First Aid
• Essential: LV Support Person
• Essential: Experience of working on electricity network
• Essential: Sub-Station Entry
• Desirable: NRSWA Units
• Desirable: Trench Support
• Desirable: CSCS Operatives card
• Desirable: Moling qualification
• Desirable: Abrasive Wheel
• Desirable: Dumper Driver

Responsibilities

• Lead or 2-person excavation team or work as lead in a 2-man team
• Carry out excavation, backfill and reinstatement works
• Ensure safety, health and environmental policies are followed
• Operate handheld IT equipment to receive instructions and record site information
• Ensure works meet policy, procedures and guaranteed service standards
• Secure vehicle, tools, plant and equipment
• Be an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver good customer service
• Travel within the SPN footprint and participate in standby rota
• Be prepared for other duties as required by the company
• Internal candidates may apply after probation period

Skills

Safety awareness

Team communication

Flexible work approach

Willingness to learn

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Towing Licence

CSCS Operatives card

Machine Operator ticket

Emergency First Aid

LV Support Person

Sub-Station Entry

NRSWA Units

Job description

UK Power Networks in Maidstone/Canterbury is hiring a Shifted Ganger to lead excavation teams for fault and unmetered connection works across the SPN footprint. Salary is £42,015 per year, plus a 12% shift allowance and a 3% bonus, with benefits including leave, private medical cover and pension schemes.

The role requires safety leadership, risk assessments, and the ability to work as lead or part of a 2-man crew. Travel within the SPN area and out-of-hours standby are expected.