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Slinger/Signaller

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Posting date: 18 July 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1LB
Company: McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: HGSLING180725_1752838766

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Summary

Job Title: Slinger/ Signaller- HS2 Project

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Contract
Start Date: Immediate

Company Overview:
We are currently seeking an experienced Slinger to join our team on the HS2 high-speed rail project in the Banbury area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely slinging and directing loads during lifting operations.

  • Working closely with crane operators, lifting supervisors, and ground teams.

  • Ensuring all lifting activities are carried out in accordance with method statements and safety standards.

  • Conducting pre-use checks and reporting any equipment faults.

  • Supporting general lifting and logistical duties as needed on site.

Requirements:

  • Valid CPCS Blue Card - Slinger/Signaller

  • Proven experience working on large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

  • Solid understanding of lifting operations, safety procedures, and site protocols.

  • Full UK Driving Licence - site is not easily accessible via public transport.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and site management.

Desirable:

  • Additional lifting or construction-related certifications

  • Familiarity with HS2-specific procedures and standards

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday, with potential weekend work depending on site requirements.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project

  • Consistent, long-term work available

  • Supportive team environment with a focus on health & safety

If you are interested then please contact Hugh Gaffney on 07880294349 or submit your CV here.

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

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