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Miner
Miner – London (North West)
Location: North West London Salary: Competitive Rate
About Joseph Gallagher Ltd
Joseph Gallagher Ltd is a family-owned business that delivers expertise and innovation, putting client satisfaction at the core of its operations. As the largest tunnelling subcontractor in the UK, we operate with a personal reputation for honesty and drive. Sustainability and responsibility are central to our approach:
- We aim to add value beyond commercial activities to local communities, environments, people, and the quality of our work.
- We prioritise honesty, accountability, and environmental stewardship in all actions.
About the Role
As a Miner at Joseph Gallagher Ltd, you will play a critical role in safety, tunnelling operations, and project execution. This is a hands-on position requiring compliance with H&S standards and a strong work ethic. Both knowledge of tunnelling methods and health and safety discipline are essential.
Responsibilities
Your role will include (but not be limited to):
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure the safety of yourself and others in the work environment at all times.
- Fully understand, acknowledge, and abide by all Risk Assessments (RAM) and Safety Operating Systems (SOS) briefings assigned to your task.
- Confirm valid qualifications for the role prior to commencing work.
- Report immediately any near misses, incidents, or accidents to the JGL Supervisor without delay.
- Follow strict H&S (Health & Safety) policies to maintain a safe workplace.
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Work Environment & Procedures
- Keep your work area neat and tidy; cease work immediately if necessary to conduct a comprehensive housekeeping check of the area.
- Enforce the company’s Hazardous Substances and Materials in use (COSHH) guidelines, ensuring correct storage, handling, and disposal.
- Do not operate any plant or equipment without the requisite training or authorisation.
- Maintain responsibility for exclusion zones—ensure you and your team never operate in designated hazardous areas or position tools/plants unsafely.
- Report damaged or worn plant to the Lead Miner at once; convey into regular maintenance schedules if concerns arise.
- Clean and maintain all plant and tools at the end of every shift, unless set for immediate use in subsequent operations.
Manual Handling & Organised Workflow
- Eliminate manual tasks as far as reasonably practicable—prefer mechanical aids and equipment where safe and viable, adhering to prescribed protocols.
- If manual handling is unavoidable, follow correct procedures to reduce physical risk.
- Never obstruct escape routes, doorways or walkways with stacked materials; recognise and adhere to designated stacking zones.
Permissions & Coordination
- Ensure all permits and paperwork are in place prior to commencing work.
- Coordinate lifting operations with approved persons before proceeding.
- Uphold proper communication with the wider tunnelling team to maintain smooth operations and adherence to safety protocols.
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Hold valid, current qualifications for tunnelling activities and machinery operation.
- Evidence of compliance with H&S standards and tunnelling principles (working knowledge or practical experience as applicable).
Core Skills
- High attention to health and safety protocols on busy worksites.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in dynamic field conditions.
- Practical manual dexterity where manual handling or emergency response is occasional but critical.
Why Work With Us?
Joseph Gallagher Ltd contributes to the UK’s leading civil engineering projects. We offer the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in tunnelling, in an environment where reputable integrity and community involvement matter. Join a team that drives innovation with responsibility towards safety, sustainability, and local communities.
If you’re seeking long-term career stability in **tunnelling’, success from hard work, and meaningful work, apply now. Your safety, and ours, depend on your commitment to responsibility and excellence.
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