Slinger/Signaller

Joseph Gallagher · Leicester, United Kingdom
Location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Salary
Not stated
Department
Tunnelling
Posted
27 Oct 2026

Verified open 3 Nov 2026 · Source: Teamtailor

About the role

The Joseph Gallagher Group has been family owned since 1982. Today, we are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.

Joseph Gallagher have an award winning reputation and has had the privilege to be part of some of the most complex infrastructure projects taking place today.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for attaching and detaching the loads from the lifting equipment

  • Ensuring correct use of lifting accessories and equipment

  • Directing safe movement of equipment and load using a radio or hand signals

  • Follow the lifting plan set out and immediately relay any concerns to the Crane Supervisor

  • Carry out checks on all relevant lifting equipment before the work begins

  • Always follow Health and Safety procedures

Qualifications/Training

  • Blue CPCS A40 (Slinger) – All Types All Duties

  • Tunnel Entry & Emergency Procedures (TEEPS) Training (Desirable)

  • Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS) (Desirable)

  • In-date Safety Critical Medical (Desirable)

  • Experience

  • Must have significant experience as Slinger/Signaller

  • Must have experience working on a tunnelling project

Please note for this position you will be required to provide references.

Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

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