Job Title: Chargehand - Civils & Coastal
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
Salary Range: £43,598.92 to £46,358.38
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date: 30/05/2025
Job Purpose
To construct and maintain all highways, footpaths, precincts, car parks and coastal sea protection administered by the Department to include any ancillary projects related to those areas. To supervise and direct staff to ensure an acceptable standard of work, in accordance with health and safety legislation.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact - Eusebio Correia - e.correia@gov.je
Job Specific Outcomes
Construct new and refurbish existing footpaths and paved areas. Construct and maintain highways, traffic islands and road alignments. Undertake all other works required, to include excavations, shoring, steel fixing, shuttering, concreting, flexibeam, the repair and construction of handrails, brick and blockwork and rendering. Supervise and direct staff to include the training of apprentices. Ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to by employees and the public and ensure that the site is sealed off and secure at the end of day. Interpret work plans to ensure that pavements and footpaths are constructed to line and level. Order materials, carry out quality control checks and forward all paperwork for processing. Lead school groups and volunteer groups in undertaking particular projects. Provide rapid and effective assistance during extreme weather events and other emergencies. You will be expected to work with other operational teams and work additional hours if required.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a recognised engineering trade apprenticeship, normally of four years duration, or equivalent gained by practical experience.
Knowledge
Due to the nature of the work being supervised, the postholder needs to be fully aware of their own, and their staff’s, responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989.
Technical Work Based Skills
The post holder will have experience of supervising staff. Understanding of construction drawings and the technical skills to construct concrete shutters and lay kerbs/pavers to the specification provided.
General skills / attributes
The postholder requires skills in staff motivation, communication and customer service as well as excellent organisational and administration skills, using both computerised and manual information systems. Problem solving, influencing and excellent customer service skills Confident decision-maker A good level of physical fitness is required as the work requires heavy lifting and difficult working environments.
Experience
The post holder requires substantial experience in; Staff supervision. Working on highways and coastal structures.
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