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Miner
Miner – Temporary Position
Location: North West London Compensation: 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. Built on a reputation for honesty, drive, and trust, the company is now the largest tunnelling subcontractor in the UK.
Central to their ethos is the belief that every action impacts communities, environments, and people—so they commit to responsible behaviour that adds value beyond commercial work. This extends to local communities, sustainability, workforce development, and quality engineering at every stage.
About the Role
As the Miner for Joseph Gallagher Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and progress of tunnelling operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety & Compliance
- Uphold the safety of all individuals on site (including yourself).
- Fully understand and commit to every Risk Assessment (RAM) and Safe System of Work (SOS) briefing relevant to the tasks you’re performing.
- Ensure you hold the correct qualifications and authorisations for the work undertaken.
- Immediately report any:
- Near-misses
- Incidents
- Accidents (**to the on-site **JGL Supervisor)
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Site & Workplace Conduct
- Maintain a neat, tidy, and organised work area at all times.
- If unsafe conditions arise, immediately halt work and conduct general housekeeping until the area is secure.
- Enforce Health & Safety (H&S) policies to cultivate a safe working environment.
- Restrict mobile phone use to designated, safe areas only.
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Personal Protection & Equipment
- Ensure you and your team wear all-required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Safety boots and gloves
- Ensure you and your team wear all-required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:
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COSHH & Material Handling
- Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) for all relevant materials.
- Store, utilise, and dispose of hazardous substances safely.
- Never operate plant or equipment unless specifically authorised and trained.
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Work Zone & Permissions
- Strictly adhere to exclusion zones to avoid entering dangerous areas.
- Store tools and plant in secure, safe locations.
- Report any damaged, faulty, or worn plant/equipment to the lead miner.
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Handling & Stacking Materials
- Minimise manual handling where possible (prefer mechanical aids).
- If manual lifting is unavoidable, follow approved guidelines to mitigate risk.
- Only stack materials in designated areas.
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Permits & Enforcement
- Ensure all necessary permits and documentation are in place and checked before starting work.
- Never attempt unrula st work—always confirm readiness through proper authorisation.
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Daily End-of-Shift Practices
- Inspect and clean all equipment/tools if not required for further shifts.
At Joseph Gallagher Ltd, we value expertise, responsibility, and care—for the safety of our people, our communities, and the quality of our work.
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