Earthworks Ganger

  • Reliable Contractors Ltd
  • Thorpe Mandeville, Oxfordshire
  • 14/04/2026
Full time Construction Foreman / Surfacing Site Foreman Planner

Job Description

Earthworks ganger - Full time

Location: Greatworth Green Tunnel, Sulgrave Road, Marston St. Lawrence, Northamptonshire, OX17 2EX

A chance to work on the largest Infrastructure project in the UK, spanning over the next 5-7 years

Long term work available for the right candidates with the correct cards and tickets and want a stable job and income for the foreseeable future.

About suitable candidate:

  • Good level of experience of Earthworks and the experience of supervising a small team of operatives.
  • Expected to lead by example in a working supervisory position and carry out any tasks assigned by overseeing Foreman with regards to safety, working to method statements and work plans.
  • Capable recording daily work records and delivering safety briefs/tool box talks etc.

PAYE basis (Must Drive)

On Offer:

  • Rate of Pay:

  • Rate of £22.46 per hour first 39 hours

  • Rate of £33.69 per hour last 11 hours
  • Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays)

Lodge allowance avaialble for candidates located over 50 miles away from the job.

(This will be checked using the shortest distance Via AA Route planner. Relevant Documentation must be provided i.e. Proof of Address and lodge required)

  • Auto Pension Enrolment
  • Life Insurance
  • Safe working environment
  • Secure, regular income

Overtime When Available:

  • Weekdays and Nights Time and a third pay
  • Weekends - Time and Half Pay

Candidates must have:

  • Full understanding of all aspects and responsibilities of a Earthworks Ganger
  • Good level of experience of General Earthworks knowledge and experience such as embankments, working with excavations, grading, trenching
  • The experience of supervising a small team of operatives
  • Expected to lead by example in a working supervisory position
  • Carry out any tasks assigned by overseeing operatives/Foreman with regards to safety working to method
  • CSCS - Black Manager or Blue Skilled or Gold Supervisor/Advanced Craft/Skilled or Red Experienced Technical (any of thoes tickets)
  • SSSTS or SMSTS

Preferred

  • Manual handling

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