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Foreman (Muck Shift – Transportation Infrastructure)Coinford • Bristol, England, UK
Foreman (Muck Shift – Transportation Infrastructure)

Foreman (Muck Shift – Transportation Infrastructure)

Coinford • Bristol, England, UK
30+ days ago
Salary
£15.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Foreman (Muck Shift Transportation Infrastructure) to oversee and coordinate bulk earthworks and muck shift operations on a busy Section 278 highways project in Bristol. You will lead site gangs and plant operations ensuring safe efficient and well-coordinated movement of materials in line with programme and engineering requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise site operatives and plant teams involved in muck shift and bulk earthworks operations
  • Manage cut and fill activities ensuring material is moved efficiently to achieve formation levels and design requirements
  • Coordinate excavation haul routes stockpiling and disposal/reuse of materials on site
  • Oversee operation of excavators dumpers dozers and associated plant to maximise productivity and safety
  • Deliver supporting transportation infrastructure works including highways formation drainage interfaces and platform preparation
  • Conduct daily risk assessment briefings method statement briefings and toolbox talks
  • Ensure full compliance with health safety and environmental standards particularly in live traffic or constrained urban environments
  • Plan and coordinate plant labour and haulage to maintain programme targets and reduce downtime
  • Ensure safe systems of work when working around live services embankments and unstable ground conditions
  • Interpret earthworks drawings cut/fill models and construction programmes into daily site activities
  • Monitor progress of muck shift operations against levels surveys and engineering requirements
  • Supervise subcontractors and haulage contractors ensuring performance aligns with programme and quality expectations
  • Maintain clear communication with site management engineers and survey teams
  • Proactively identify and resolve logistical ground condition or productivity issues
  • Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 13 months

Requirements

  • Section 278 Works experience essential
  • Proven experience as a Foreman on muck shift bulk earthworks or large infrastructure projects
  • CITB SMSTS or SSSTS (depending on project requirements)
  • CSCS Supervisor Card
  • First Aid at Work certification
  • Safety Critical Medical (as required by site)
  • Strong understanding of earthworks operations levels and construction sequencing
  • Experience managing plant-heavy operations (excavators dumpers dozers haul routes)
  • Experience working in live highway or transportation infrastructure environments
  • Reliable proactive and able to manage multiple gangs and plant movements
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator (Tracked)
  • CPCS / NPORS Dozer
  • CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper
  • CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller
  • GPS machine control awareness or experience
  • NRSWA (Street Works) qualification

Please note: NPORS cards must be CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram to meet client requirements. Support can be provided to achieve compliance if required.

What We Offer

  • Competitive rates with weekly pay
  • Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and Section 278 highway projects
  • Long-term opportunities across major earthworks and civils packages
  • Access to further training certifications and plant tickets as required
  • Progression opportunities into senior supervisory or site management roles

How to Apply

Send your CV and relevant certifications to or call quoting Foreman Muck Shift Bristol.


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 15 - 30
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Foreman (Muck Shift – Transportation Infrastructure) • Bristol, England, UK

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