The Role
We are seeking experienced a highly skilled Civils Chargehand to join our growing team and support both new and existing work across Cornwall. In this role, you will lead and supervise a small team of operatives, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. At Cormac, we’re committed to providing our employees with the resources, support, and opportunities to thrive. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive pay, and a chance to develop your career within a growing company.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
1. Ordering and managing plant and materials required for projects
2. Interpreting utility plans, construction drawings, and technical specifications
3. Ensuring that all team members follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and adhere to safe working practices
4. Completing site records, including work logs, daily progress, and safety checks
5. Conducting daily safety briefings and ensuring the team understands and follows safety protocols
6. Vast experience in Large Civils Project’s in the Laying of Kerb’s, New Drainage lines and their replacement and New Footway Works
7. Reporting any accidents, injuries, incidents, near misses, or damage to plant/equipment to management in a timely manner
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About You
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following qualities and qualifications:
8. Strong awareness of health and safety practices and a commitment to promoting a safe working environment
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with the team and external stakeholders
10. Proven ability to motivate, manage, and support a team, recognizing individual strengths and development needs
11. Resilience and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
12. A valid driving licence, with experience driving and vehicles (depending on licence)
13. A valid CSCS card (essential)
14. NRSWA qualification (essential)
15. SSSTS qualification (desirable, but not essential)
16. Confidence in managing confrontational situations and maintaining professional relationships with the public
17. Basic IT skills, including familiarity with tablet-based systems for logging work-related information, timesheets, and email communication
18. Strong ability to read and interpret utility and construction plans
19. A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a “can-do” mindset
20. Experience in completing site records and conducting safety briefings, ensuring compliance with safety standards
21. Ability to travel as required to various sites
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Our offer to you
Salary: £,
Working Hours: hour working week (Monday To Friday, weekend working where needed, and also some night working as and when) Overtime available
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Working on sites across Cornwall. Based from our Bodmin Depot
Closing Date: Midnight Monday th January
Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
22. Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
23. Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
24. Holiday starting at days and increasing to with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
25. Cycle to Work scheme
26. Flexible working hours & home working options
27. Investment and support in your continuous training and development
28. Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.