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 our 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
Skills development and training
Miner
The Role
To carry out tasks set by site management, and be responsible for carrying out shaft sinking, timber headings, open-cut piping, general groundworks, reinstatements and ensure a high level of health and safety.
Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10 m+.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and carry out job set tasks
Ensure that you have been briefed and understand all relevant risk and method statements
Use best/safe practice when carrying out any tasks
Carry out safety checks on equipment in use and ensure proper process is followed to report issues
Ensure a safe, tidy place of work
Read and understand the instructions and drawings for your specific section of work
Ensure the completion of works is on time
Implement best practice procedures
Maximise use of own working time
Ensure all permits are in place before commencing any work
Ensure the work is on schedule and delivered safely
Communication with site management
Communicate with the site supervisor about any concerns
Feedback to site management regarding near-miss reporting
Be sure to attend all site briefings, forums, and toolbox talks
Key Measures and Targets
Ensure all work is carried out safely and following best practice
Ensure the planned works are delivered on time
Key Relationships
Foreman/General foreman
Site manager
Site Operatives
Lead Miner
Operations Manager
About you
Essential
Previous experience in shaft sinking, jacking, and underpinning
Experience in timber heading mining technique
Experience in installing temporary works such as sheeted pits, cofferdam headings, and frames
Experience in open-cut pipe installation
CSCS card
City and Guilds Confined Spaces
Health and Safety Awareness
Desirable
SSSTS
CPCS Slinger Signaller
NRSWA
First Aid
Service avoidance - EUSR HSG47
Safety Critical Medical
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles 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 of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
8 hours leave of absence for 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
