Groundworks Ganger
Job description
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Groundworks Ganger - NR
Start Date; Monday 11th May
Core Recruiter are looking for Groundworks Ganger in Norwich, Norfolk.
Requirements/Qualifications
- CSCS Card
- SSSTS
- CPCS or NPORS would be a bonus
- Proven experience
- Two working references
Job Duties
- Carry out a full range of groundworks and civil engineering tasks.
- Install drainage systems including deep drainage, foul, and storm systems.
- Complete foundations, footings, and concrete works.
- Undertake road formation, kerbing, edging, and ducting.
- Read and interpret site drawings and levels accurately.
- Operate plant machinery safely and efficiently.
- Ensure all work complies with site specifications and health & safety standards.
Core Recruiter Offer
- Weekly Pay
- Payroll Options available
- Temporary Contract
If you are interested please call Sarah on or apply online.
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Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your CSCS Card and SSSTS certification prominently as these are essential requirements mentioned in the advert
📊 Quantify your groundworks experience: 'Supervised 8-person crew completing 150m drainage installation in 3 weeks'
🌐 Emphasise your plant machinery operation skills as the role requires safe and efficient equipment use
🎯 Showcase your ability to read site drawings and interpret levels as this technical skill is specifically mentioned
🤝 Include examples of managing groundworks teams as this is a Ganger position requiring supervision skills
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- •Supervised 12-person groundworks crew completing £180k drainage project, delivering 400m of deep drainage systems 2 weeks ahead of schedule
- •Managed foundation and concrete works for 15 residential plots, ensuring 100% compliance with site specifications and health safety standards
- •Operated CPCS-certified plant machinery across 8 civil engineering sites, maintaining zero safety incidents over 18-month period
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Dear Hiring Manager,
CORE Recruiter's Groundworks Ganger position in Norwich aligns perfectly with my civil engineering supervision experience and CSCS/SSSTS qualifications. My proven track record in managing drainage installations, concrete works and plant machinery operations makes me well-suited for this role.
My background in groundworks supervision includes managing teams across foundation works, road formation and complex drainage systems, consistently delivering projects to specification while maintaining rigorous health and safety standards.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure proper fall and gradient when installing drainage systems?
- ›What safety checks do you perform before operating plant machinery on site?
- ›How do you interpret site drawings and transfer levels accurately?
- ›What's your approach to managing concrete pours in different weather conditions?
- ›How do you ensure compliance with health and safety standards during groundworks?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult team member on site
- ›Describe a situation where you had to solve an unexpected problem during groundworks
- ›How do you prioritise tasks when managing multiple groundworks activities?
- ›Give an example of when you had to ensure quality standards were met under pressure
- ›Tell me about a time you identified and addressed a safety concern on site
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult team member on site
Describe a situation where you had to solve an unexpected problem during groundworks