Class 2 HGV Driver

Safe Excavation Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Accommodation allowance

Overtime opportunities

Long-term work

Career progression

Immediate start

Modern fleet

Job summary

Safe Excavation Ltd invites experienced Class 2 HGV drivers to join our team and receive full training to become Vacuum Excavation Operatives. This role offers long-term development in construction utilities with immediate start and overtime opportunities.

No prior vacuum excavation experience is required; if you have the right attitude and are willing to learn, we will provide the training and support to develop your skills. Accommodation and night-out allowances are provided when working away.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Category C) Licence is required.
• Willingness to work away from home Monday to Friday.
• CSCS H&S Touch Screen Test is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 2 vehicles as required.
• Attend full training to become Vacuum Excavation Operative.
• Work away from home on a Monday–Friday schedule when necessary.

Education

Class 2 (Category C) Licence

CSCS H&S Touch Screen Test

Job description

Class 2 HGV Driver - Training to Become a Vacuum Excavation Operative

We are looking for experienced Class 2 HGV Drivers to join our growing team and receive full training to become Vacuum Excavation Operatives. This is a specialist role within the construction and utilities industry, offering long‑term career development and progression opportunities. No previous vacuum excavation experience is required. If you have the right licence, a good attitude and are willing to learn, we'll provide the training and support needed to develop your skills.

Requirements

• Class 2 (Category C) Licence
• Willingness to work away from home Monday to Friday
• CSCS H&S Touch Screen Test (mandatory)

Preferred

• Experience driving Skip, Grab or Tanker vehicles
• Utilities, Construction or Plant Hire experience

What We Offer

• £14.00-£17.50 per hour depending on experience
• Excellent overtime opportunities
• Full paid training to become a Vacuum Excavation Operative
• Accommodation and night‑out allowance provided when working away
• Modern fleet and market‑leading equipment
• Long‑term secure work
• Career progression opportunities
• Immediate start available