Supervisor / Ganger

VGC; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC Group are currently recruiting for a Supervisor / Ganger to join our clients team on their new project in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire.

Pay Rate: £22.08 per hour PAYE. Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm. Start Date: October 2026. Lodge and Travel is not available for this role. This position offers a hands-on supervisory role with responsibility for coordinating earthworks teams and plant operators, ensuring safety and programme compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Gold card is required.
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualification is required.
• First Aid is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising day-to-day earthworks activities and ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Leading and coordinating teams of operatives, subcontractors and plant operators.
• Managing and monitoring heavy earthmoving plant operations including excavators, dumpers, dozers, rollers and associated equipment.
• Ensuring all earthworks activities are delivered in line with project specifications, drawings and programme requirements.
• Conducting regular team briefings, toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Implementing and maintaining safe systems of work, RAMS and environmental controls.
• Managing resources effectively, including labour, plant and materials.
• Monitoring productivity and progress against programme targets.
• Maintaining accurate records including permits, inspections, daily reports and timesheets.
• Liaising with Site Managers, Engineers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Identifying and resolving on-site issues relating to ground conditions, earthworks activities and plant operations.
• Following all safety protocols and ensuring appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Reporting incidents, near misses and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Site supervision

Health & safety

Job description

VGC Group are currently recruiting for a Supervisor / Ganger to join our clients team on their new project in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable and hard-working individual looking for work.

Pay Rate: £22.08 per hour PAYE

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm

Start Date: October 2026

Lodge and Travel is not available for this role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervising day-to-day earthworks activities and ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Leading and coordinating teams of operatives, subcontractors and plant operators.
• Managing and monitoring heavy earthmoving plant operations including excavators, dumpers, dozers, rollers and associated equipment.
• Ensuring all earthworks activities are delivered in line with project specifications, drawings and programme requirements.
• Conducting regular team briefings, toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Implementing and maintaining safe systems of work, RAMS and environmental controls.
• Managing resources effectively, including labour, plant and materials.
• Monitoring productivity and progress against programme targets.
• Maintaining accurate records including permits, inspections, daily reports and timesheets.
• Liaising with Site Managers, Engineers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Identifying and resolving on-site issues relating to ground conditions, earthworks activities and plant operations.
• Following all safety protocols and ensuring appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Reporting incidents, near misses and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Valid CSCS Gold card
• SSSTS/SMSTS
• First Aid (Desirable)

For the right candidate, this is a great opportunity to work on a major project on a long term basis.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV or contact the following:

Kayleigh Keeling- (phone number removed) / (url removed)

We are always keen to review candidates who don't necessarily meet the full criteria of this post, so we can keep you in mind for suitable future opportunities.

VGC Group is a leading labour supply provider, partnering with major contractors on major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we support and develop our workforce throughout their careers.

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