Street Works Gang

Street Works Gang Operatives - Traffic & Street Ducting

PSR Solutions is recruiting a Street Works Gang to deliver traffic management and street ducting works on behalf of our client in Southampton. We seek reliable, skilled operatives and labourers to join a crew working on public highways, utilities, and civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Traffic management setup and control: install, monitor and remove temporary traffic systems, signs, cones, and barrier schemes to NRSWA standards.
• Street ducting and cable duct installation: dig, install, bed and backfill ducts for telecoms and electrical services; joint and protect ducts as required.
• Site preparation and reinstatement: carry out excavation, granular fill, surfacing, tarmac reinstatement and tidy works to specification.
• Health and safety compliance: follow method statements, risk assessments and permit-to-work systems; maintain tidy, safe work areas.
• Plant and hand tool operation: use mini-diggers, compactors, road saws, breakers and general hand tools safely and effectively.
• Teamwork and reporting: work as part of a gang, report progress and issues to the gang foreman or site supervisor, complete site documentation.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• NRSWA Street Works units or demonstrable street works experience.
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent proof of competence.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).
• Working at Height, Manual Handling and First Aid training (desirable).
• Experience with traffic management equipment and setting up safe working zones.
• Good communication skills, punctuality and a reliable work ethic.

Benefits and Practical Information

• Location: Southampton and surrounding Hampshire areas.
• Hours: Typical day shifts, with occasional early starts; overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Pay: Competitive hourly rate paid weekly, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• PPE: High-visibility clothing and basic PPE supplied; candidates must bring steel-toe boots.
• Contract: Agency-supplied roles via PSR Solutions with a view to ongoing work for proven operatives.
• Progression: Opportunities to gain training and advance to gang foreman or supervisory roles.