JN Bentley
Ganger Groundworker
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Ganger Groundworker
Lead Hand / Ganger – Groundworks – **Driffield (Wider Region)
Join JN Bentley Ltd, a well-established and growing business part of Mott MacDonald Bentley, as an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Hand / Ganger to lead a groundworks gang based in Driffield, working across the wider region. We’re seeking someone with a ready-made gang to ensure a smooth transition—preference is given to applicants with such a team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong background in civils and groundworks, with an emphasis on:
- Proactive mindsets regarding work, Health & Safety, and productivity.
- Hands-on experience in the water industry, general civil work, concreting, deep drainage, and pipe laying.
The Role
Reporting to Site Management, you will:
- Lead and supervise a groundworks gang across construction sites, focusing primarily on water industry projects.
- Maintain and enforce high productivity, quality, and Health & Safety (H&S) standards.
- Foster a proactive risk-reporting culture to ensure continual improvement.
- Collaborate closely with Site Management to deliver measurable project outcomes.
Candidate Specification
Must-Have Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience managing a gang in civils projects, particularly in deep drainage, pipe-laying, and concreting.
- Ready-made gang (preferably including Skilled and General Operatives) for seamless integration.
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety, including experience in a rigorous reporting culture.
- Valid CSCS, CPCS, NOCN, or NPORS card, with supporting:
- Relevant NVQ
- Plant Tickets (e.g., excavators, dumper trucks, mini-diggers).
- Completion of Site Supervisor or Site Management training.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Ideal Increase or Advantageous Qualifications
- National Water Hygeine card.
- Thames Water Passport.
- Qualifications for:
- Slinger / Signaller
- Crane Lift Supervisor
- Confined Spaces (City & Guilds).
- Other Plant Tickets not yet listed above.
- 3-Day First Aid certification.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay rates tailored to experience.
- Fully funded in-house career development programs.
- Industry-recognised training opportunities.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel.
- Van driver supplement and use of a company van.
- 30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays).
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay.
- Uplift and subsistence pay with accommodation provided for out-of-area work.
- Pension scheme contributions.
- Employee Referral Scheme.
- Westfield Health (cash health plan).
- Occupational Health Checks and Annual Flu Jabs.
- Cycle-to-Work scheme + Specsavers Vouchers.
- Payroll Giving and company match funding options.
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About JN Bentley Ltd
As part of Mott MacDonald Bentley, we’re a leading civil engineering and construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the UK. With:
- Over 2,800 employees,
- A turnover exceeding £500m,
our growth is driven by investing in people and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. If you’re passionate about the water or civils sector, provide outstanding H&S leadership, and thrive in a dynamic team environment, we’d love to speak with you.
Ready to apply? Please ensure your application includes details of your experience in:
- Water industry projects
- Deep drainage and pipe laying
- Any specifics regarding pipework, sodding, or drilling (vanhall, macboren, penerith types)
Mention any ready-made gangs you’d like considered.
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