Job summary

Southern Water Region (Hampshire, Sussex & Kent)

Key skills required for this role

Drainage, Civil, Manhole, Digdown repair

Important

Ganger - Civils Drainage Network

Job description

Our client is looking for a skilled Ganger to lead a small team (up to 2 operatives) delivering essential drainage works across the Southern Water region. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced civils operative who's confident supervising others and ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality on site.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a civils team in the completion of drainage works (e.g. dig-down repairs, manhole rebuilds, interceptor installs/removals)

• Conduct daily Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRA) and site briefings, ensuring all team members and visitors acknowledge risks

• Ensure site compliance with PPE and safety protocols

• Order necessary plant and materials via the supervisor

• Operate hand-held devices to log job information and progress

• Complete site paperwork clearly and promptly

• Carry out and record daily vehicle and plant checks, ensuring cleanliness and roadworthiness

• Promote and follow health & safety policies, work instructions, and site-specific risk assessments (SSWR)

• Be available for participation in the on-call rota

• Perform other site-related duties as needed

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in groundworks or utility civils

• Skilled with tools and plant relevant to drainage operations

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Essential Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence

• Streetworks (NRSWA) certification

• Cat & Genny trained

• CSCS
• SSSTS

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Desirable Qualifications

• Excavator ticket

• Deep excavation training

• Abrasive wheels qualification

• Confined space training

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This is a fantastic opportunity to step up into a leadership role within a well-established infrastructure team. If you're ready to lead from the front and drive high standards in civils delivery, apply today or call Kayleigh on the contact information provided.