Ganger Groundworker

JN Bentley Limited; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

In house career development programmes

Fully funded Industry recognised TRAIN

Mileage paid on travel

30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)

Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Pay

Uplift and Subsistence pay with accom.

Employee Referral Scheme

Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan)

Occupational Health Checks and Flu Jab

Cycle to Work schemes

Specsavers Vouchers

Company match funding and Payroll give

Job summary

JN Bentley Ltd invites a driven Lead Hand / Ganger to head a groundworks gang in Pontypridd, covering regional sites within water and civil projects. You will supervise crews, uphold productivity, quality and health and safety standards on site.

The role requires proven gang leadership, civil works experience including concreting, drainage and pipe laying, and a strong safety mindset. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a civils groundworks gang.
• Experience with water industry projects.
• Concreting, deep drainage and pipe laying experience.
• CSCS/CPCS/NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and plant tickets.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a groundworks gang on site, ensuring productivity and safety.
• Coordinate with site management and other trades across projects in the region.

Skills

Gang supervision

Groundworks experience

Health & Safety focus

Full UK driving licence

Education

CSCS / CPCS / NPORS with NVQ

Tools

Plant Tickets

Job description

At JN Bentley Ltd, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Hand / Ganger to lead a groundworks gang based in Pontypridd, working across the wider region on our sites, preferably able to join an existing gang.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in civils and groundworks to join a well-established and growing business. You will have a proactive attitude towards work, Health, and Safety, with experience working within the water industry and general civil work, concreting, deep drainage, and pipe laying.

The Role

Reporting to Site Management, you will lead and supervise a groundworks gang across construction sites predominantly within the water industry. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of productivity, quality, and health & safety.

Candidate Specification

• Proven experience managing a gang working on civils projects.
• Ideally part of a ready-made gang including experienced Skilled and General Operatives
• Strong health & Safety focus with experience working within a reporting culture
• Experience in general civil works, including concrete pours, deep drainage and pipe laying
• Current CSCS, CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and relevant Plant Tickets.
• Site Supervisor or Site Management training.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Advantageous

• National Water Hygiene card
• Slinger / Signaller or Crane Lift Supervisor
• Confined Spaces City & Guilds
• Plus, any other Plant tickets
• 3-day First Aid

What can we Offer?

• Competitive rates of pay
• In house career development programmes and progression opportunities
• Fully funded Industry recognised Training
• Mileage paid on travel
• 30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Pay
• Uplift and Subsistence pay with accommodation providedfor working away
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan)
• Occupational Health Checksand Flu Jabs
• Cycle to Work schemesand Specsavers Vouchers
• Company match funding and Payroll giving

About us

JN Bentley is part of Mott MacDonald Bentley, a leading civil engineering and construction company delivering first-class infrastructure solutions across the UK. With over 2800 employees and a turnover in excess of £500m, we continue to grow by investing in our people and delivering quality for our clients.