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EXPERIENCED DIGGER DRIVER REQUIRED - CENTRAL LONDON
EXPERIENCED DIGGER DRIVER REQUIRED - CENTRAL LONDON
£220-280 per day (£18-23 per hour)Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a
leading civil engineering contractor for an experienced Digger Driver to work on a specialist project in Central London.
PROJECT DETAILS
Duration: 10-day project starting 23rd June 2025Location: Bermondsey, London - near Underground stationHours: 8:00am - 4:00pmEquipment: Under 10 tons digger operationPROJECT SCOPE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Infrastructure Replacement & Barrier Installation Project
This specialist project involves the complete replacement of existing infrastructure and installation of new security barriers at a Central London site.
Primary Tasks:Infrastructure Replacement: Complete removal of existing structures and foundationsFoundation Work: Excavation and removal of old concrete foundations, preparation for new reinforced concrete pad constructionBarrier Installation: Installation of new security barriers and associated groundworksPrecision Excavation: Careful trenching and excavation work around existing utilitiesSite Preparation: Ground preparation and leveling for new installationsChallenging Working Conditions:
Working in subsidence-affected ground requiring careful excavation techniquesOperating in close proximity to live HV cables with strict safety protocolsLondon area constraints including limited access and tight working spacesCoordination with utilities and other trades on active siteESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Certifications Required:
Valid CPCS/NPORS Digger Ticket (Under 10 tons)NRSWA StreetWorks certificationCSCS/CPCS Civils Training cardMandatory Health & Safety Certificates:
Asbestos AwarenessEnvironmental AwarenessFirst AidManual HandlingAbrasive WheelsBasic Fire Safety AwarenessLocate Utility ServicesEXPERIENCE NEEDED
Infrastructure & Barrier Expertise: Proven experience in infrastructure replacement projects and security barrier installationsFoundation Specialists: Demonstrated skills in concrete foundation removal and constructionPrecision Excavation: Experience working around live utilities and in restricted access areasChallenging Ground Conditions: Background working in subsidence-affected areas and unstable groundUrban Construction: Experience with London construction constraints and regulationsMulti-Trade Coordination: Ability to work alongside other contractors and utility companiesWHY CHOOSE THIS ROLE?
Premium daily rates reflecting specialist skills requiredCentral London locationWorking with established civil engineering contractorShort-term intensive projectAPPLY NOW
Contact Pertemps immediately to secure this premium-rate position.
All candidates must have valid, in-date certifications and demonstrable experience in similar groundworks projects.
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