Ganger / Charge Hand
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | WP Recruitment & HR Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Ganger/ Charge Hand
Industry: Civil Engineering
Location: Isle of Wight
Hours: 39 hours per week
Days: Monday - Friday
Duration: January 2026, temporary ongoing ( temp to perm for the right candidate)
Duties:
Supervise and coordinate groundworks and highways activities on site.
Control of materials, plant and resources.
Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to high standards.
Use initiative to solve problems and keep projects on track.
Act as an experienced charge hand, leading by example and maintaining communications with the team, managers and public.
Experience:
Must have proven experience in all aspects of groundworks and highways works including previous experience as a charge hand or similar supervisory role..
Must have a valid NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) accreditation and full driving license.
Must have the ability to lead and manage a team effectively with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
360 excavator / Dumper operation experience with the relevant plant operator tickets is preferred
Experience in hand laying asphalt is an advantage
Salary: £15.00 per hour worked, overtime paid at time and a half PAYE
By submitting your CV to WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data, please see our GDPR webpage for further information: https://www.wprecruitment.co.uk/candidate-info/gdpr/
If we think we can assist you, we will invite you to register with our agency, WP Recruitment & HR Ltd., in order to be considered for vacancies.
If you are already registered with our agency, please contact our office directly on 01983 822615 for further details.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Location: Isle of Wight
Hours: 39 hours per week
Days: Monday - Friday
Duration: January 2026, temporary ongoing ( temp to perm for the right candidate)
Duties:
Supervise and coordinate groundworks and highways activities on site.
Control of materials, plant and resources.
Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to high standards.
Use initiative to solve problems and keep projects on track.
Act as an experienced charge hand, leading by example and maintaining communications with the team, managers and public.
Experience:
Must have proven experience in all aspects of groundworks and highways works including previous experience as a charge hand or similar supervisory role..
Must have a valid NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) accreditation and full driving license.
Must have the ability to lead and manage a team effectively with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
360 excavator / Dumper operation experience with the relevant plant operator tickets is preferred
Experience in hand laying asphalt is an advantage
Salary: £15.00 per hour worked, overtime paid at time and a half PAYE
By submitting your CV to WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data, please see our GDPR webpage for further information: https://www.wprecruitment.co.uk/candidate-info/gdpr/
If we think we can assist you, we will invite you to register with our agency, WP Recruitment & HR Ltd., in order to be considered for vacancies.
If you are already registered with our agency, please contact our office directly on 01983 822615 for further details.
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