About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:
Water
Transport
Built environment
Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including:
Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products including PPE
Company Website:
https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA
Why join Barhale?
As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success
Skilled Operative - Traffic Marshal
The Role
To carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to a high and safe standard.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and carry out job set tasks
Ensure have been briefed and understand all relevant risk and method statements
Use best/safe practice on all tasks carried out
Checks on any equipment that may use
Ensure a safe tidy place of work
Ensure the completion of works is on time
Implement best practice procedures
Maximise use of own working time
Ensure signed up for all permits and briefings before commencing any work
Communication with site management
Communicate with site supervisor on any concerns
Feedback to site management with near miss reporting
Ensure to attend all site briefings, forums, and toolbox talks
Deputise for conducting briefings and toolbox talks
Key measures & targets
Safely carry out tasks set by the site management team or ganger if part of a gang
Key relationships
Foreman/General Foreman
Site Manager
Site operatives
Operations Manager
About you
Essential
A good experience in relevant site work
Experience in general civil works (earthworks, drainage, ducting, kerbing, and concreting)
CSCS card
Either CPCS forward tipping dumper/ slinger signaller/ ride on roller/ 360 excavator/telehandler
H+S awareness
1 day First Aid
Good team worker
Desirable
SSSTS/SSMTS
½ day environmental awareness
NRSWA
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Accident and Life Cover
Westfield Health Cash Plan
22 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards
