Lead Hand/Ganger Groundworker in Warrington

JN Bentley; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley, a well-established civil engineering company, is looking for a Lead Hand / Ganger to oversee a groundworks team primarily in the water industry. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in managing civils projects. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development with in-house training.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

In-house career development programmes

Fully funded training

Mileage reimbursement

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Occupational health checks

Qualifications

• Experience managing a gang on civils projects.
• Positive attitude and maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Experience in the water industry and general civil works.

Responsibilities

• Lead a groundworks gang on various construction sites.
• Ensure high health and safety standards are maintained.
• Report to site management.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Team Management

Proactive Attitude

Education

CSCS, CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and Plant Tickets

Site Supervisor or Site Management Training

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

National Water Hygiene Card

Confined Spaces City & Guilds

3-day First Aid Certification

Job description

Here at JN Bentley, we are seeking an enthusiastic and positive Lead Hand / Ganger to lead a groundworks gang, preferably with a ready-made groundworks / civils team, who reside in the Warrington area and are willing to work across our sites regionally.

In this role, you will report to Site Management and lead a gang on various construction sites, predominantly within the water industry. You should have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, with experience in the water industry and general civil works, including concreting, deep drainage, and pipe laying.

Candidate Specification

• Experience managing a gang on civils projects.
• A positive attitude towards work and maintaining high health and safety standards, with experience in a reporting culture.
• Current CSCS, CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and Plant Tickets.
• Site Supervisor or Site Management training.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Advantageous Skills

• National Water Hygiene card.
• Slinger / Signaller or Crane Lift Supervisor.
• Confined Spaces City & Guilds.
• Additional Plant tickets.
• 3-day First Aid certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates.
• In-house career development programmes and progression opportunities.
• Fully funded industry-recognised training.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel.
• Van driver supplement.
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Good maternity/paternity pay packages.
• Uplift, subsistence pay, and accommodation for working away.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Westfield Health cash health plan.
• Occupational health checks and flu vaccinations.
• Cycle to Work schemes and Specsavers vouchers.
• Company matching and payroll giving.

About Us

JN Bentley is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with numerous projects across the UK. With over 50 years of experience, we deliver first-class work for our clients. We employ over 2,000 people, with a current turnover exceeding £450 million.

If you're interested in joining our team, please click the apply now button below. Kindly include details of your experience in the water industry, deep drainage, pipelaying, and specific pipework in your application.