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Lead Hand/Ganger in Newbury

JN Bentley

Newbury

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking a Lead Hand/Ganger to oversee a gang working across construction sites in the water industry. The ideal candidate should have experience in civil work, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to health and safety. The company offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay
In-house Career Development Programs
Fully Funded Industry Recognized Training
Mileage Paid on Travel
30 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

  • Experience managing a gang on civil projects.
  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
  • Current CSCS or equivalent certifications required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a gang on construction sites in the water industry.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with Site Management on various projects.

Skills

Leadership
Health and Safety Awareness
Positive Attitude

Education

CSCS, CPCS/NOCN or NPORS Certificate
NVQ and Plant Tickets
Site Supervisor or Site Management Training
Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

National Water Hygiene Card
Slinger/Signaller or Crane Lift Supervisor Certification
Confined Spaces City & Guilds

Job description

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Here at JN Bentley we are looking for an enthusiastic and positive Lead Hand / Ganger to lead a gang who live in the Newbury 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.

Candidate Specification

  • Experience managing a gang working on civils projects.
  • A positive attitude towards work, along with the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety, with experience of a reporting culture.
  • Current CSCS, CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and 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 within the company
  • Fully funded Industry recognised Training
  • Mileage paid on travel
  • Van driver supplement
  • 30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)
  • Good Maternity/ Paternity Pay packages
  • Uplift and Subsistence pay & Accommodation providedfor Working away
  • Pension Scheme
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan)
  • Occupational Health Checksand Flu Jabs
  • Cycle to Work schemesand Specsavers Vouchers
  • Company matching and Payroll giving

About Us

JN Bentley is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with many projects across the UK. We deliver first-class works for our clients, drawing upon 50 years of expertise gained through experience in the industry.

We employ over 2000 people, and we have a turnover currently in excess of £450 million.

If you are interested in joining the existing teams at JN Bentley please click the apply now button below.

Please include any details of your experience working in the water industry, deep drainage, pipelaying and specific pipework within your application.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Civil Engineering

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