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Join Coinford, specialists in groundwork and concrete frames! We’re seeking skilled professionals to drive excellence in construction. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the industry’s future. Apply now!
Essential Role Requirements
- Lead and manage a small gang of operatives, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works
- Conduct risk assessment briefings and toolbox talks, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards
- Ensure operatives work effectively, following safe methods, particularly when working around buried services
- Oversee and assist with the setup and use of trench boxes, drag boxes, manhole boxes, and pipe lasers
- Supervise the laying of various pipes (concrete, clay, plastic) and ensure proper testing, bedding, and surrounding
- Manage groundwater and select appropriate pumps for specific tasks
- Ensure backfilling of trenches, manhole benching, and completion of external works (kerbing, edging, slab/block paving, landscaping) are performed correctly
- Read and interpret technical drawings, convert programmes set by Site Management into actionable tasks, and ensure timely delivery of targets
- Drive high standards in Quality, Health & Safety, and production by engaging and motivating operatives
- Assist in managing sub-contractors on site and ensure seamless collaboration where needed.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge in all aspects of groundwork, including ground beams, drainage, sub-structure concrete, roads, oversite housing slabs, and earthwork activities
- Provide clear and professional communication with all stakeholders.
Desirable
- Additional CPCS/NPORS* tickets and experienced in operating any of the following: Telehandlers, Dumpers and Rollers
- 5-10+ Years experience in skilled groundworks
- Experienced working gangs/teams highly sought after with this role
General Expectations
Reliable & punctual
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and procedures, including risk assessments and safe methods of work
Commercial awareness of site activities, with the ability to manage resources and drive cost-effective results
Strong leadership and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to work well with other trades and operatives on site and support the programme delivery on time
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage operatives and liaise with site management and clients effectively
Right to work in the UK
