Ganger

Linear Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd in Brackley, Northamptonshire seeks an experienced Highways Ganger for a freelance, ongoing role. You will lead a team on a busy highways site, organise daily workloads and ensure all work is carried out safely and to required standards.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to read drawings and coordinate site activities, with a focus on productivity and timely delivery. Immediate start offered on a 12-month ongoing project.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Ganger in highways or civil engineering.
• Good knowledge of highways construction and groundworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to organise and manage a team effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of highways operatives.
• Organise and allocate daily work activities.
• Ensure works follow drawings and specifications.
• Maintain high health and safety standards on site.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and equipment.
• Oversee drainage, kerbing, paving, excavations and reinstatement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Reading drawings

Team organisation

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS or CPCS card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Ganger (highways)

Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Freelance
Pay rate: £30 p/hr
Duration: Ongoing, circa 12 months
Start: immediate

About the Role

Linear Recruitment are looking for an experienced and reliable temporary Highways Ganger to join a team on a busy highways construction site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of operatives, organising daily workloads and ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

You will play an important role in coordinating site activities, maintaining productivity and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of highways operatives.
• Organise and allocate daily work activities.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety on site.
• Ensure risk assessments and method statements are followed.
• Carry out daily briefings and toolbox talks.
• Oversee highways works including drainage, kerbing, paving, excavations and reinstatement.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and equipment.
• Monitor workmanship and report any issues or delays.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors and other site personnel.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure a safe working environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Ganger within highways or civil engineering.
• Good knowledge of highways construction and groundworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to organise and manage a team effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• CSCS or CPCS card.
• First Aid at Work.

Please note – for this client, CIS or Outside IR35 is not an option for payment