🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Gangs- Lead Hand, Skilled Op, General Op- In Newcastle

🏢 JN Bentley • 📍 Newcastle upon Tyne, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£24,988 - £33,791

£2,082 - £2,816 / mo

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Location Base

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

JN Bentley is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with projects across the UK. We deliver first-class works for our clients, drawing upon 50 years of expertise gained through experience in the industry.

JN Bentley employ 1500 people and we have a turnover currently of £300 million. Our workforce is due to increase by 25% over the next 12 months.

JN Bentley are recruiting in Newcastle.

We are looking for ready-made gangs and individuals to form gangs to join our growing teams. You will need to have a positive attitude to work and Health & Safety, with experience of general civil work, concreting and pipe laying

Candidate Specification

As a Leadhand/ Ganger you will take overall responsibility of the gang. As the most experienced member of the team, you will be leading, instructing, and mentoring the other members.

As a Skilled Operative you will be the number 2 in the gang. You will take charge when required and lead other operatives in completing tasks. You must have suitable experience of all aspects of the work we do.
As a General Operative you will need to be a multi skilled individual with good experience in a wide range of civil engineering aspects.
We are looking for you to have as a minimum:
Current CSCS Card
Current CPCS/ NOCN Plant Card

Depending on the roles we would expect additional qualifications, however we also offer development and progression within the company.

Salary is negotiable dependant on experience.

Job Profile

We can offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of which are listed below (dependant on role):

Mileage paid on travel
Van driver supplement
30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)

Good Maternity/ Paternity Pay packages
Uplift and Subsistence pay
Sick Pay and Statutory Sick Pay
Pension Scheme
Recommend a friend,

Westfield Health (cash health plan)
Occupational Health
Flu Jabs
Cycle to Work schemes
Specsavers Vouchers

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If you are interested in joining the existing teams at JN Bentley please contact Marriam Khan for an informal chat or click the apply now button below.

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Work Pattern

Full-Time

Recruiter Contact

Marriam Khan

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gangs- Lead Hand, Skilled Op, General Op- In Newcastle roles across JN Bentley's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,988 - £33,791 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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