The gaffer gives a chap warning (7)

I believe the answer is:

foreman

(Other definitions for foreman that I've seen before include "Supervising worker" , "spokesman" , "Charge hand" , "Gaffer, boss" , "Fellow in charge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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