Groundworks Ganger / Working Foreman

Select; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks Ganger / Working Foreman is required for a long-running civils project in Raskelf, Yorkshire. The role leads a team of groundworkers on solar farm projects, ensuring safe, efficient work and high standards.

You’ll manage day-to-day site activities, coordinate with the civils subcontractor, and keep the crew on track for steady, long-term work. The position offers hourly pay and a genuine leadership opportunity with progression potential.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS/CPCS card
• Experience in a civils background
• Desirable: Plant tickets, SSSTS, solar farm experience (advantage)

Responsibilities

• Taking on a leadership role within the team, guiding and supporting colleagues
• Helping to keep work running safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Working alongside a team on solar farm projects

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Tools

Plant tickets

SSSTS

Job description

Groundworks Ganger / Working Foreman – Raskelf, Yorkshire

Pay: £22 – £24 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Hours: 9 hours per day
Location: Raskelf, Yorkshire
Contract: Ongoing temporary, with the view to go permanent for the right candidates

Take the lead on a long-term civils project

Are you an experienced groundworker ready to step up and run the team? Our client, a well-established civils subcontractor, is looking for a Groundworks Ganger / Working Foreman to join their site in Raskelf. This is a hands‑on leadership role, working alongside a team of groundworkers while keeping everyone on track. If you want steady, long‑term work with real prospects, this is the one for you.

What’s on offer

• Competitive pay of £22 – £24 per hour, depending on your qualifications
• Long-term work available for the right candidate
• Ongoing temporary contract with the view to go permanent
• Consistent 9-hour working days
• A genuine leadership role with the chance to put your experience to good use
• Work with a supportive team on a respected civils contract

Understanding the pay rates

• £22 per hour: CSCS card and proven civils experience
• £24 per hour: CSCS card and civils experience, plus additional qualifications such as plant tickets and SSSTS

What you’ll be doing

• Working alongside a team of groundworkers on solar farm projects
• Taking on a leadership role within the team, guiding and supporting colleagues
• Helping to keep work running safely, efficiently and to a high standard

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Valid CSCS/CPCS card
• Experience in a civils background

Desirable:

• Plant tickets
• SSSTS
• Solar farm experience (an advantage, but not essential)