Job Description:

Ganger

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire

Department: Civils

Hourly rate: £18ph

Project Partners are now recruiting for an experienced Ganger to come and join their team based in Eastleigh on a permanent, full-time basis. The purpose of this role is to lead a team of up to two operatives undertaking civils work on the drainage network.

Job responsibilities:

• To undertake a daily pre-start, Point of Works Risk Assessment (POWRA) and brief the risk to your team members and to all visitors to site and get same to sign acknowledgement 
• To carry out civils work as described in the work order in a timely and safe fashion, including but not limited: dig down repair, manhole rebuilds/Covers, and AFD/interceptor install/removal
• To order plant and materials via supervisor from site
• To always wear and ensure that everyone else on site, including visitors, also wear the mandated and appropriate personal protective equipment (clothing) which is provided by the Company
• To be able to use a hand-held device to capture the relevant information from the job
• To complete paperwork in tidy and timely manner
• To ensure that any vehicle you are driving is road worthy before you drive it by undertaking and recording daily vehicle checks including for trailers and towable plant
• To ensure that any vehicle you drive is maintained clean and in good order
• To work safely and in accordance with the training received, company work instruction and daily site-specific work risk (SSWR) assessments
• To receive and follow instructions given by the supervisor /civils manager

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Demonstrates consistent courtesy and respect when interacting with colleagues, clients, and visitors.
• Adheres strictly to all health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.
• Actively listens and seeks clarification when required to ensure full understanding of tasks and instructions.
• Proactively identifies and implements necessary adjustments to the worksite to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Ensures the manager is informed of all site visitors, including the purpose and duration of their visit.
• Displays a conscientious approach to work, taking pride in high standards and quality outcomes.
• Reliable and dependable, consistently meeting attendance, punctuality, and performance expectations.
• Demonstrates a positive, self‑motivated attitude, taking initiative without needing close supervision.
• Physically fit and capable, able to carry out all manual and labour-intensive tasks required for the role.

Experience required:

• Groundwork or utility experience
• Use of tools and machinery associated with the industry

Qualifications required:

• Full clean driving license
• Streetworks (NRSWA)
• Cat and Genny
• Excavator ticket (desirable)
• Deep excavation (desirable)
• Abrasive wheels (desirable)
• Confined space training (desirable)