Miner

Medirest Signature; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a skilled Miner to join its dedicated team working on a variety of civil engineering projects. The role involves performing specific tasks safely and efficiently, ensuring high standards of work and communication with site management. Opportunities for career progression and skills training are a focus within this people-centric company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Accident and Life Cover

Westfield Health Cash Plan

22 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shaft sinking, jacking, and underpinning.
• Experience in timber heading mining technique.
• Health and Safety awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out tasks set by site management, including shaft sinking and general groundworks.
• Ensuring all work is performed safely and on schedule.
• Communicating with site management regarding safety and work progress.

Skills

Shaft sinking

Timber heading

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

CSCS card

City and Guilds Confined Spaces

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values, which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver to our success
• Skills development and training

Miner

The Role

To carry out tasks set by site management, and be responsible for carrying out shaft sinking, timber headings, open-cut piping, general groundworks, reinstatements and ensure a high level of health and safety.

Barhale's civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10 m+.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and carry out job set tasks

• Ensure that you have been briefed and understand all relevant risk and method statements
• Use best/safe practice when carrying out any tasks
• Carry out safety checks on equipment in use and ensure proper process is followed to report issues
• Ensure a safe, tidy place of work
• Read and understand the instructions and drawings for your specific section of work

Ensure the completion of works is on time

• Implement best practice procedures
• Maximise use of own working time
• Ensure all permits are in place before commencing any work
• Ensure the work is on schedule and delivered safely

Communication with site management

• Communicate with the site supervisor about any concerns
• Feedback to site management regarding near-miss reporting
• Be sure to attend all site briefings, forums, and toolbox talks

Key Measures and Targets

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and following best practice
• Ensure the planned works are delivered on time

Key Relationships

• Foreman/General foreman
• Site manager
• Site Operatives
• Lead Miner
• Operations Manager

About you

Essential

• Previous experience in shaft sinking, jacking, and underpinning
• Experience in timber heading mining technique
• Experience in installing temporary works such as sheeted pits, cofferdam headings, and frames
• Experience in open-cut pipe installation
• CSCS card
• City and Guilds Confined Spaces
• Health and Safety Awareness

Desirable

• SSSTS
• CPCS Slinger Signaller
• NRSWA
• First Aid
• Service avoidance - EUSR HSG47
• Safety Critical Medical

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards