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The Gelder Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company's established policy is to ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs, either directly or indirectly, against any person on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or marital status, religion or religious belief, sexual orientation or disability, or be disadvantaged by any other condition or requirement that is not essential for carrying out the job.
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Health & Safety Co-Ordinator
Location: Lincoln
Department: All Departments
Location: Head Office, near Lincoln
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Car Allowance
About the Role
Gelder Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Co-Ordinator to join our team, based at our Head Office near Lincoln. This is a pivotal position providing health and safety support across all divisions of the business – Insurance Repair & Renovation, Commercial (including New Builds), and Facilities, Repairs & Maintenance (FRM).
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with current legislation, and supporting management in maintaining safe systems of work throughout the organisation. This role requires regular travel to our regional offices in Barlborough and Lichfield, as well as various project sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide competent and professional health and safety advice to management and operational teams.
- Prepare, review, and implement Construction Phase Plans in line with CDM Regulations.
- Conduct site audits and inspections, producing clear reports and recommendations.
- Support the development and delivery of training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Assist in the investigation of incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate actions are implemented.
- Maintain and update company health and safety policies, procedures, and records.
- Liaise effectively with internal colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification (essential).
- Previous experience within a construction or property services environment.
- Strong understanding of current health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with a professional and calm approach.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to company sites and regional offices as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Car allowance and business travel expenses.
- Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training.
- A professional, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.
Join Gelder Group
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Health & Safety professional seeking to further their career within a respected and expanding company. If you are proactive, detail-orientated, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to danielle.skayman@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Danielle Skayman
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Decorators
Location: Lincoln
Department: Facility, Repairs and Maintenance
The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high quality customer excellence in the construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our ever expanding Facilities, Repairs and Maintenance team based in Lincoln.
You will be part of an established dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be able to work to tight timescales, use their own initiative and work at the highest standards providing customers with quality work.
You must have relevant experience/qualifications to your trade, a full driving license and references from previous works.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to louisa.sharpe@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Louisa Sharpe
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Multi-Skilled & Joiners
Location: Lincoln
Department: Facility, Repairs and Maintenance
The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high quality customer excellence in the construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our ever expanding Facilities, Repairs and Maintenance team based in Lincoln.
You will be part of an established dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be able to work to tight timescales, use their own initiative and work at the highest standards providing customers with quality work.
You must have relevant experience/qualifications to your trade, a full driving license and references from previous works.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to louisa.sharpe@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Louisa Sharpe
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
IRR Joiners
Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation
The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high quality customer excellence in the construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our ever expanding Insurance, Repair and Renovation team based in Lincoln.
You will be part of an established dedicated team dealing with insurance repairs. The ideal candidate will be able to work to tight timescales, use their own initiative and work at the highest standards providing customers with quality work.
You must have relevant experience/qualifications to your trade, a full driving license and references from previous works.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Commercial Site Manager
Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial
The Commercial department are looking to appoint an experienced site manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a privately owned company, who believe in staff recognition and development. The company, instigated in 1988, has developed and grown, through a reputation of quality workmanship.
As a Site Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing on-site operations and ensuring the successful execution of construction projects within budget and on Programme.
Responsibilities:
- Lead by example on Health & Safety and provide and undertake regular team briefings to ensure all staff are aware of daily/weekly expectations and encompass Health & Safety.
- Manage on-site operations and provide guidance on quality and productivity issues.
- Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with project plans and programme.
- Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required.
The successful candidate will have:
- Minimum 3 years experience
- Previous experience of successfully delivering Commercial projects within multiple sectors
- Must hold a current SMSTS and CSCS card
- Valid First Aid at Work certificate
- Confident IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven track record of motivating staff and managing a site effectively
- Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
Must be able to work in a friendly proactive manner with the Gelder project team, designers and clients.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial
The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high-quality customer excellence in the construction industry.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our existing team within our Commercial Department.
The successful candidate will work on projects across the East Midlands; on a wide range of new build and refurbishment projects.
Salary Dependant on Experience
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Bid Writer
Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial
Gelder Ltd is a leading construction company with a proud reputation for delivering projects across a diverse range of sectors. We are now looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our Commercial Department on a full-time basis, working alongside our estimators and pre-construction team to produce high-quality, winning bids.
The Role:
As Bid Writer, you will play a pivotal role in securing work for Gelder Ltd. You will:
- Work closely with estimators and the wider pre-construction team to prepare compliant, compelling bid submissions.
- Write and edit persuasive quality responses tailored to client requirements.
- Manage and coordinate the quality elements of bids for projects ranging from £100k to circa £10m.
- Ensure all submissions are completed to the highest standard and delivered on time.
- Support continuous improvement by maintaining and developing a library of bid content.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and enthusiasm to the role:
- Proven experience of bid writing within the construction industry, particularly answering scored quality assessments.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative team player with the drive to contribute to successful outcomes.
- Someone who embodies the Gelder “Can-do” attitude – proactive, motivated, and committed to excellence.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Full-time, office-based role within our Commercial Department at our Lincoln head office.
- Opportunity to work on projects of varying size and complexity across multiple sectors.
- A supportive team culture with career development opportunities.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and ‘can-do’ attitude to a forward-thinking construction company, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
