Ganger

Hirecracker; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Company vehicle for work use

Pension

Healthcare benefits and training

Training opportunities

Annual leave and bank holidays

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced family leave policies

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hirecracker is recruiting a Ganger for civils and drainage works across the South West. Lead a small team on residential, commercial, and rural sites with hands-on leadership and strict safety standards.

You will oversee civils, drainage and reinstatement tasks, operate site equipment, and ensure permits and risk assessments are in place. The role offers a permanent PAYE contract with a 45-hour week and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a small team of operatives.
• Minimum of three years in the water, utilities or drainage industry.
• Practical experience across civils and drainage works.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to travel across Devon and Cornwall.
• Excavator and dumper tickets are advantageous, training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating daily activities for a small team of operatives.
• Carrying out civils, drainage, pipe fitting and reinstatement works.
• Operating excavators, dumpers and other site equipment.
• Completing risk assessments, permits and site documentation.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Liaising with clients, customers and site representatives.
• Providing daily progress updates to supervisors and management.
• Supporting reactive works and participating in a one-in-five on-call rota.

Skills

Ganger

Civils

Drainage

Water industry

Team leadership

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Excavator ticket

Dumper ticket

Tools

Excavator

Dumper

Job description

Ganger

• Salary: £35,732–£42,752 basic per annum (£15.27–£18.27 per hour), depending on experience and qualifications

• Location: Devon andamp; Cornwall – ideally based between St Austell, Plymouth and Exeter

• Contract: Permanent, PAYE | 45 hours per week

• Benefits: Overtime paid at 1.5x, company vehicle for work use, pension, healthcare benefits and training opportunities

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We’re working with an established civil engineering and drainage contractor delivering essential wastewater infrastructure services across the South West.

Due to continued growth and ongoing contract requirements, they’re looking to recruit two experienced Gangers to lead small teams working across Devon and Cornwall.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, takes pride in leading a team and is looking for a secure, permanent position with an established business.

THE BENEFITS

• Basic salary of £35,732–£42,752, depending on experience and tickets

• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half

• Permanent PAYE employment

• Company vehicle provided for work use

• Company pension and life assurance

• Healthcare support and employee assistance programme

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Training and career progression opportunities

• Annual leave plus bank holidays

• Opportunity to work on an established regional utilities contract

THE GANGER – CIVILS andamp; DRAINAGE ROLE

As a Ganger, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of two to three operatives delivering civils and foul‑water drainage works across residential, commercial and rural sites.

This is very much a hands‑on role, so you’ll be working alongside your team whilst ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating daily activities for a small team of operatives

• Carrying out civils, drainage, pipe fitting and reinstatement works

• Operating and working alongside excavators, dumpers and other site equipment

• Completing risk assessments, permits and relevant site documentation

• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times

• Liaising with clients, customers and site representatives

• Providing daily progress updates to supervisors and management

• Supporting reactive works and participating in a one-in-five on‑call rota

GANGER – CIVILS andamp; DRAINAGE ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Previous experience working as a Ganger, leading a small operational team

• A minimum of three years’ experience within the water, utilities or drainage industry

• Practical experience across both civils and drainage works

• Experience working on foul‑water drainage systems

• Confident carrying out physical site work alongside your team

• Good understanding of site safety, risk assessments and permit requirements

• Strong communication and team leadership skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Willingness to travel across Devon and Cornwall as required

Excavator tickets above and below 10 tonnes, alongside a dumper ticket, would be highly advantageous. However, candidates with strong civils, drainage and Ganger experience may still be considered, with training potentially available for the right person.

We’d also welcome applications from ex‑forces candidates who have gained relevant civils and drainage experience, alongside strong practical leadership skills.

KEY SKILLS: Ganger, Civils, Drainage, Wastewater, Foul Water, Utilities, Excavator, Dumper, Reinstatement, Pipe Fitting, Team Leadership, Site Safety, Risk Assessments, Water Industry, Ex‑Military