Ganger

Durateam Environmental; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Durateam Environmental is seeking an experienced R&M Dig Team (Ganger and Labourer) to perform repair and maintenance within the water industry. This night-shift role operates through the night, outdoors in all weather conditions, and requires comfort working as part of a two-person team on excavation, repair, replacement and reinstatement tasks.

Applicants must have prior water industry experience, be able to work night shifts, and demonstrate reliability, teamwork and safety‑consciousness in

Qualifications

• Must have previous water industry experience.
• Experience in water, utilities, civils or groundworks.
• Willing and able to work night shifts.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Assist with excavation activities, including digging, backfilling and trench support.
• Carry out reinstatement works to the required standards, including footpaths, roads and verges.
• Assist with the repair, replacement and installation of water pipes, meters, stop taps and valves.
• Help locate and safely expose underground services.
• Work alongside supervisors, engineers and other teams to complete jobs efficiently.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work site.
• Adhere to all health & safety, company and water industry regulations.
• Use hand tools and small plant where required.
• Complete works safely, efficiently and to the required standard during night-time operations.

Skills

Water industry experience

Night shifts

Teamwork

Underground services awareness

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced R&M Dig Team consisting of a Ganger and Labourer to carry out repair and maintenance works within the water industry.

This is a night-shift position, with works carried out through the night.

Candidates must be comfortable working night shifts and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Both the Ganger and Labourer must have previous water industry experience and be confident working as part of a two-person team carrying out excavation, repair, replacement and reinstatement works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with excavation activities, including digging, backfilling and trench support.
• Carry out reinstatement works to the required standards, including footpaths, roads and verges.
• Assist with the repair, replacement and installation of:
  • Water pipes
  • Water meters
  • Stop taps and valves
• Help locate and safely expose underground services.
• Work alongside supervisors, engineers and other teams to complete jobs efficiently.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work site.
• Adhere to all health & safety, company and water industry regulations.
• Use hand tools and small plant where required.
• Complete works safely, efficiently and to the required standard during night-time operations.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Must have previous water industry experience.
• Experience within water, utilities, civils or groundworks.
• Experience in excavation and reinstatement is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of water infrastructure, including pipes, meters and stop taps.
• Willing and able to work night shifts through the night.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions and work safely around underground services.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.