Miners x 4

BCS Group; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Miner with expertise in civils works and drainage. You will be responsible for safely executing tasks such as excavations, shaft sinking, and communicating with site management to ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have relevant experience and necessary certifications to thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience of general civils works.
• Experience in shaft sinking both Caison and Segmental underpin.
• A practical hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out deep drainage excavations and tunnelling.
• Communicate with site supervisor about any concerns.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and on time.

Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Experience in drainage

Experience in concreting

Education

CSCS card

City and Guilds Confined Spaces

Safety Critical Medical

Job description

Miner

The Role

To carry out tasks set by site management, and be responsible for carrying out deep drainage excavations, shafts, tunnelling, connections to sewer lines, general groundworks and reinstatements and ensure a high level of health and safety.

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 followed to report issues
• Ensure a safe tidy place of work
• Read and understand instruction 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 works is on schedule and delivered safely
  
  

Communication with site management

• Communicate with 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 & Targets

• Ensure all work are carried out safely and in accordance with best practice
• Ensure the planned works are delivered on time
  
  

Key Relationships

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

Person Specification

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

• Experience of general civils works, drainage, ducting and concreting
• Experience in shaft sinking both Caison and Segmental underpin, headings and pit sinking using sheets and frames
• Health & Safety Awareness
• CSCS card
• Safety Critical Medical
• City and Guilds Confined Spaces
• A practical hands-on approach
  
  

Desirable

• SSMTS
• NRSWA
• First Aid