Civil Chargehand - National Grid Person ESSENTIAL

Civil Charge Hand / Ganger - NG Person ESSENTIAL
Site: Pembroke 400kV Substation, West Wales
Location: Pembroke, Wales
Rate: 35 per hour
Hours: 50 hours per week PAID
Working Hours: 07:30-17:30
Contract: Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Jan 2027
Positions: 1
We are currently looking for an experienced Civil Charge Hand / Ganger to work on a major 400kV substation project in Pembroke.
The successful candidate will lead a working party carrying out a range of civil and drainage works, ensuring that safety, quality and productivity standards are maintained throughout the project.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a civil working party on site
• Installation of surface water, foul water and oily water drainage
• Installation of LV and HV ducting and draw pits
• Installation of LV and HV precast troughing
• Excavation and preparation of foundations, including blinding and concrete placement
• Backfilling and compaction of excavations
• Carrying out hand excavations and safe digging to HSG47 requirements
• Identifying and working safely around existing underground services
• Vehicle marshalling and banking of excavators
• Operating plant including forward tipping dumpers and ride-on rollers
• Ensuring the working party follows site safety and quality procedures
• Monitoring progress and ensuring project targets are achieved

Essential Requirements:

• HSG47 - 2 Day Substation training
• EUSR card specifically stating HSG47 HV Substations
• National Grid Person (NG Person)
• Manual Handling
• Competent Person experience
• Previous experience working on HV substation projects
• Relevant experience leading a civil gang / working party
• Full PPE available before starting on site

Desirable:

• NPORS or CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper
• NPORS or CPCS Ride-on Roller
• Willingness to assist with general groundworks
• Experience with drainage, ducting and precast troughing on substation projects

If you are interested and possess the right experience and qualifications. Apply now with your most up to date CV for consideration.

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