Lead Hand/Ganger

jobs24.co.uk; Bicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Hand / Ganger to join their dynamic team in Bicester. This role involves leading a gang primarily on construction sites within the water industry, ensuring a proactive approach to health and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil work, including concreting, deep drainage, and pipe laying. With a focus on career development and training, this position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

In-house career development programmes

Fully funded Industry recognised Training

Mileage paid on travel

30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)

Good Maternity/ Paternity Pay packages

Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan)

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing a gang on civils projects is essential.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence and relevant plant tickets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a gang on various construction sites within the water industry.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Team Leadership

Civil Work Experience

Proactive Attitude

Education

Site Supervisor or Site Management Training

Current CSCS, CPCS/NOCN or NPORS with NVQ

3 Day First Aid

Tools

Plant Tickets

National Water Hygiene Card

Job description

Here at JN Bentley, we are looking for an enthusiastic and positive Lead Hand / Ganger to lead a gang who live in the Bicester area and to work across the region on our sites. In the role, you will report to Site Management and lead a gang on various construction sites predominantly within the water industry. You will have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, with ideally experience working within the water industry and general civil work, concreting, deep drainage, and pipe laying.

Responsibilities:

1. Experience managing a gang working on civils projects.
2. A positive attitude towards work, along with the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety, with experience of a reporting culture.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Current CSCS, CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and Plant Tickets.
2. Site Supervisor or Site Management training.
3. Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Advantageous:

1. National Water Hygiene card.
2. Slinger / Signaller or Crane Lift Supervisor.
3. Confined Spaces City & Guilds.
4. Plus, any other Plant tickets.
5. 3 day First Aid.

Benefits:

1. Competitive rates of pay.
2. In-house career development programmes and progression within the company.
3. Fully funded Industry recognised Training.
4. Mileage paid on travel.
5. Van driver supplement.
6. 30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays).
7. Good Maternity/ Paternity Pay packages.
8. Uplift and Subsistence pay & Accommodation provided for Working away.
9. Pension Scheme.
10. Employee Referral Scheme.
11. Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan).
12. Occupational Health Checks and Flu Jabs.
13. Cycle to Work schemes and Specsavers Vouchers.
14. Company matching and Payroll giving.