Drainage Ganger (Sizewell C)

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Drainage Ganger (Sizewell C)
Kier
Sizewell C

Venesky-Brown Recruitment are looking for an experienced Pipelayer Chargehand to support works on the Sizewell C project in Leiston, Suffolk.
This is a great opportunity to join a major UK infrastructure project at an early stage, supporting the delivery of an initial package of works with future works packages expected as the project develops.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead and support a small team carrying out pipelaying, drainage, ducting and associated groundworks activities as part of the civils team. The works are expected to focus mainly on internal drainage, ducting, preparation groundworks and related site activities.
This role would suit an experienced Pipelayer, Drainage Chargehand or Groundworks Chargehand who is confident leading from the front, setting the gang to work and remaining hands-on where required.

Key Duties
• Lead and support a gang carrying out pipelaying, internal drainage and ducting works.
• Set operatives to work and help coordinate daily activities safely and efficiently.
• Install drainage systems in line with drawings, specifications and site instructions.
• Assist with trench preparation, bedding, pipe installation, backfill and reinstatement.
• Work with pipe materials such as twin wall, concrete, clay and plastic pipe where required.
• Support associated preparation groundworks, excavation, levels and finishing works.
• Work closely with supervisors, engineers, plant operators and site management.
• Monitor quality, productivity and safe working across the work area.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
• Follow RAMS, permits and site procedures at all times.

Qualifications 

• CSCS card relevant to role.
• SSSTS is essential; SMSTS would also be accepted.
• EUSR Cat 1 and EUSR Cat 2 would be beneficial.
• Plant tickets such as dumper, roller, excavator or Cat & Genny would be advantageous.
• Ability to lead by example and work safely as part of a site team.
• Sizewell C or major project experience would be advantageous.

Experience 

• Previous experience as a Pipelayer, Drainage Chargehand, Groundworks Chargehand or similar.
• Strong drainage, ducting and groundworks experience.
• Experience leading a small gang or supporting site supervision.
• Experience working from drawings, levels and site instructions.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.