Civils Ganger
Posted 14 hours 46 minutes ago by N G Bailey
12 May 2025
North West
Permanent
Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits
Summary
Freedom is currently recruiting for a civils ganger to join a team undertaking asset replacement works supporting the upgrade and replacement of substation equipment. The role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality workmanship and fit-for-purpose networks for our DNO customers, promoting the company positively at all times.
The role is based across the northwest of England
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting excavation and reinstatement work on small secondary substations for plant/equipment replacement
- Erecting SL&G to ensure public safety
- Installing LV and 11kV cabling
- Constructing form work for electrical equipment plinths
- Conducting CAT scanning, pre-vetting, and planning
- Reinstating tar within footpaths and highways
- Maintaining high-quality workmanship to prevent defects
- Promoting best practices and innovative ideas
Candidate requirements:
- Experience working with utilities
- Minimum of 5 years practical experience
- Site safety passport and/or CDM site experience
- First Aid certification
- CAT and Genny experience
- Excavator tickets (desirable)
- Full driving license
Benefits include:
- Company vehicle
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric)
- Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
- Up to 25 days holiday
- Personal wellbeing and volunteer days
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health support, counselling, legal advice)
- Flexible benefits (dental, gym, bike schemes, travel insurance, etc.)
Next steps:
We are committed to an inclusive, fair, and respectful culture. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us. About us: Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading UK engineering and services business founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We focus on developing our people through training and support, working on innovative projects across sectors, and providing clear development paths supported by regular reviews and training.