Slinger/Signaller Tunnelling · Southampton

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited is recruiting a Slinger/Signaller to join our tunnelling projects in the Woolston area, Southampton. The role requires significant experience as a Slinger/Signaller and a Blue CPCS A40 (Slinger) certification, with desirable TEEPS/TSTS training and a current safety medical.

Typical duties include attaching/detaching loads, directing movement with hand signals, and performing pre-work equipment checks.

Qualifications

• Must have significant Slinger/Signaller experience on tunnelling projects.
• CPCS Blue A40 certification is required.
• Desirable TEPS/TSTS and safety medical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Attach and detach loads from lifting equipment.
• Ensure correct use of lifting accessories and equipment.
• Direct safe movement of equipment and load using radio/hand signals.
• Follow lifting plan and report concerns to Crane Supervisor.
• Carry out checks on lifting equipment before work begins.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Slinger/Signaller experience

Education

Blue CPCS A40 (Slinger) – All Types All Duties

TEEPS Training

TSTS

Safety Critical Medical

Job description

Woolston, Southampton

The Joseph Gallagher Group has been family owned since 1982. Today, we are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.

Joseph Gallagher have an award winning reputation and has had the privilege to be part of some of the most complex infrastructure projects taking place today.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for attaching and detaching the loads from the lifting equipment
• Ensuring correct use of lifting accessories and equipment
• Directing safe movement of equipment and load using a radio or hand signals
• Follow the lifting plan set out and immediately relay any concerns to the Crane Supervisor
• Carry out checks on all relevant lifting equipment before the work begins
• Always follow Health and Safety procedures

Qualifications/Training

• Blue CPCS A40 (Slinger) – All Types All Duties
• Tunnel Entry & Emergency Procedures (TEEPS) Training (Desirable)
• Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS) (Desirable)
• In-date Safety Critical Medical (Desirable)

Experience

• Must have significant experience as Slinger/Signaller
• Must have experience working on a tunnelling project

Please note for this position you will be required to provide references.

Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.