Drainage Gang

Drainage Gangs Required - Major Civils Project in Sunderland

Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Contract

Rate: 20ph CIS

We are a leading civil engineering contractor urgently seeking competent and highly experienced Drainage Gangs to work on a large-scale, long-term infrastructure project in the Sunderland area.

We require self-sufficient, productive gangs who can hit the ground running and demonstrate expert knowledge in deep drainage and trench support.

Duties:

• Deep Drainage: Expert installation of both foul and surface water drainage systems.
• Trench Work: Proficient use of trench boxes, drag boxes, and shoring systems for safe deep excavation works.
• Pipe Laying: Skilled in accurately setting out, preparing beds, jointing, and laying various pipe materials (concrete, plastic, clay).
• Manhole Installation: Experienced in building, benching, and forming manholes and inspection chambers.

Essential Certification & Tickets:

• A full suite of valid certification is mandatory for all members of the gang:
• CSCS Card (all members): Must be valid and in date.
• Confined Spaces (Medium Risk preferred): Certification for all personnel who will enter manholes or deep trenches.
• CPCS/NPORS Plant Tickets: Essential tickets within the gang must include:
• 360 Excavator Operator (with Lifting Operations endorsement preferred).
• Forward Tipping Dumper / Roller.
• Ganger: Must hold a relevant supervisory ticket (e.g., SSSTS or SMSTS) and be capable of managing the RAMS and daily safety briefings.

What We Offer:

• Secure Work: Guaranteed long-term employment on a significant local contract.
• Top Rates: Highly competitive, negotiable gang rates paid weekly (PAYE, CIS, or Umbrella options available).
• Safe Environment: Commitment to the highest site safety and welfare standards.
• Excellent Facilities: Access to all necessary modern plant and equipment.

How to Apply:
If your experienced drainage gang is immediately available and meets all the above criteria please apply or contact: for further details.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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