Ganger

About Barhale Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: * Water * Transport * Built environment * Energy We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including: * Tunnelling * MEICA * Temporary and permanent design * Steel-fabrication * Signs (design and fabrication) * Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE Why join Barhale? * As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies. * Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes * A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UKs largest infrastructure projects and clients * Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success Ganger The Role Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work within own gang, ensuring that all work is carried out safely and to the programme. Key Responsibilities * Operate and promote safe working within the gang in line with the Three Pillars * Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements and that Risk and Method statements have been briefed to the gang and understood * Discuss any changes or amendments to method statements with the site supervisor. Management of change (if work changes, then RAMS is to be reviewed, and the new method of work is to be reviewed and agreed upon with all site management & team members, and the team re-briefed * Checks on all plant and equipment * Ensure a safe place of work (paying particular attention to hazard spotting and changes to work areas) * Planning of work activities (Ganger to be invited to, and to attend weekly planning/look-ahead meetings) * Lead by example * Must not leave the gang unsupervised. If the need to leave arises, stop the work and contact the Foreman * Ensure that while at work, our people work to the Barhale Values and respect the public and their surroundings Ensure the completion of work is on time * Implement best practice procedures within the gang * Share and pass on knowledge to others * Understand teams strengths and weaknesses * Ensure all permits are in place and signed before work commences (this also includes the safe closing out of the permits) Planning for equipment and material needs * Communicate with the site supervisor regarding equipment and material needs at an early stage * Feedback to site management on any plant is no longer required * Ensure a safe system of work is used on the unloading of any plant or materials Essential: * CSCS card * SSSTS qualification * Service Avoidance * NRSWA operative * H+S awareness * Confined space Desireable: * Temporary Works * day environmental awareness Caring and investing in you Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. * Competitive salary * Company Pension * Accident and Life Cover * Westfield Health Cash Plan * 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays * 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering * Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being. * Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility) * Leadership & management training and coaching * Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression. * Development supported by internal and externally delivered training. * Continuous service awards Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via JBRP1_UKTJ