Civils Ganger
North West / North Wales (Mobile role)
Permanent
Competitive hourly/daily rates available (based on experience) + highly attractive benefits + Company commercial vehicle provided
Summary
Freedom is currently recruiting for both Civils Ganger / Civils Operative roles to join our Switchgear Replacement delivery team in the North West. You’ll be part of a mobile crew supporting critical infrastructure works, carrying out planned civils activities safely and efficiently across multiple sites.
Experience of working in the electrical DNO sector is essential.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in groundworks or civils, particularly within utilities, who takes pride in high‑quality workmanship and safe working practices.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
Carrying out daily planned civils tasks on live sites
Excavations to expose underground services
Reinstatement works including:
Kerb laying
Tarmac laying
Flag laying
Block paving
Floor screeding
Working as part of a mobile team across the North West / North Wales
Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety at all times
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Experience in a similar civils or groundworks role, ideally excavating around utilities
Ability to work to specifications and drawings
Confidence using small plant and equipment
Strong Health & Safety awareness
Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)
Desirable:
Experience operating a tracked excavator
Street Works (NRSWA) qualification
Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
Company commercial vehicle
Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
Private Medical Insurance
Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
Personal development programme
Next Steps
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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