Drainage Gangs (Civils)
South West (Taunton, Bristol, Banwell, Plymouth)
£16.50 - £34.50 per hour
Requirements for Drainage Gang role:
* Must be a self-contained civils/drainage gang
* Relevant tickets within gang:Supervisor: EUSR / NRSWA / SMSTS
Ganger: SSSTS / NRSWA
Machine Operator (CPCS / NPORS)
Skilled Operatives (CAT & Genny preferred)
* Previous drainage and civils experience essential
* Strong health & safety awareness
* Gang must have own transport/van (chargeable)Be

Yardman - Bristol, BS11
MadiganGill are looking for a Yardman to join a busy construction project in Bristol, BS11.
Job Details:Location: Bristol, BS11
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Over 1 year
Hours: 9.5 hours paid per day
Rate: £23 per hour
Payment: CIS availableRequirements:Valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler ticket - essential
Banksman or Slinger/Signaller ticket preferred
Previous groundworks experience preferred
Experience working on busy construction sites
Strong awareness of health and sa

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The campa

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The move will take the total number of roles offered through the initiative to at least 250 a year.
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Aldi USA chief

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