Highways Ganger

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Highways Ganger to join our Highways team working on the Norwich project of works.  The role is based from our Tarmac Norwich site, in Norfolk and is accessible and commutable from such locations as Norwich, Wymondham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Sheringham, Thetford, Swaffham, Fakenham, Cromer, Kings Lynn, Downham Market, Beccles, Gillingham, The Broads, Aylesham, North Walsham, Dereham and the surrounding areas. 

As the Highways Ganger you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of kerbing, paving, drainage and patching works within the Norwich and Norfolk region by Tarmac along with our sub-contractors. As well as the below, you will provide guidance on highways management matters to your colleagues at Tarmac #worksafe #homesafe

Other responsibilities for this role of Highways Ganger will include:

• Support the planning, programming and delivery of our programme of works
• Work with crews to undertake works orders in a planned fashion and to the highest quality
• Have a keen eye for detail and report Safety Observations on our Tarmac reporting system 
• Immerse yourself in our Winter Maintenance Programme
• Carry out pre-start checks on each machine you are operating (including hired-in plant)
• Work to your gangs targets and minimise costs to maximise profitability and offer any alternative methods of working 
• Ensure all plant is safely and securely stored in the designated areas at the end of your shift
• Be proactive and update your personal training plan with your line manager at your regular review sessions
• Achievement of Company and Contractual KPI’s and year-on-year improvement of Contract/Scheme KPI’s
• H & S – Zero accidents and environmental incidents
• Ensure all Health and Safety standards are being adhered too across all works alongside collaborating, promoting and developing Health, Safety and wellbeing innovations

You must be able to work overtime to cover out of hours emergency call out and winter maintenance duties as directed

It is preferred that the successful candidate for the role of Highways Ganger will have the following:

ESSENTIAL

• LGV/HGV licence would prove highly beneficial for the role, therefore if you hold this please make this evident on your application
• NRSWA card
• Experience in construction and highways maintenance works
• A valid UK full manual car driving licence – no more than 6 points

DESERIABLE

• Relevant machine operator competency certificates
• Gritting driver experience would prove highly advantageous

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