Ganger / Working Supervisor (Civils)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two annual bonuses

Overtime paid

Door-to-door pay

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is staffing a hands-on Ganger/Working Supervisor for a long-established water and utilities contractor in the Swindon area. You will supervise site teams, oversee deep excavation and pipework installations, and ensure safe, efficient progress.

The role offers stable long-term progression, ongoing training, and overtime with a typical 45-hour week plus up to 10 hours overtime. SSSTS and banksman/slinger qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Ganger/Working Supervisor level role requiring hands-on site leadership.
• Experience on water, utilities or pipeline projects is essential.
• SSSTS and banksman/slinger qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams carrying out deep excavation and water infrastructure works.
• Organise labour, plant and materials.
• Coordinating excavator lifting operations, banksmen and safe systems of work.
• Monday - Friday - 8am-5pm - 45 hour week.
• Up to 10 hours overtime per week, paid at time and half.

Skills

Ganger/Working Supervisor

Water/utilities experience

Hands-on leadership

Education

SSSTS qualification

Banksman/Slinger qualification

Job description

Are you a Ganger or Working Supervisor with hands-on experience working on water, utilities or pipeline projects, looking for a stable role that offers long term progression?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established contractor that has been operating for over 25 years, working on major water and civil engineering projects. The company offers long-term stability, ongoing training, two annual bonuses, overtime, door-to-door pay and opportunities to progress within the business.

In this hands-on supervisory role, you will coordinate the site team and oversee deep excavation and water infrastructure works. You will organise labour, plant and materials, assist with setting out pipework and chambers, and oversee the installation of ductile iron and HDPE pipework, fittings, valves and associated civil works.

This role would suit a Ganger, Working Supervisor or similar with a background in water, utilities or pipeline construction who is comfortable leading a team while remaining hands-on. SSSTS and relevant banksman/slinger qualifications are required.

The Role:

• Supervise teams carrying out deep excavation and water infrastructure works
• Organise labour, plant and materials
• Coordinating excavator lifting operations, banksmen and safe systems of work
• Monday - Friday - 8am-5pm - 45 hour week
• Up to 10 hours overtime per week, paid at time and half

The Person:

• Ganger, Working Supervisor or similar
• Background in water, utilities, pipeline or civil engineering projects

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.