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Digger Driver

Pertemps

London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks experienced Digger Drivers for a 10-day project in Central London. Responsibilities include infrastructure replacement and barrier installation, requiring valid certifications and demonstrable expertise in challenging ground conditions. Join a premium rate opportunity in urban construction.

Benefits

Premium daily rates reflecting specialist skills required
Short-term intensive project
Working with established civil engineering contractor

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in infrastructure replacement projects.
  • Demonstrated skills in concrete foundation removal and construction.
  • Experience working in subsidence-affected and restricted access areas.

Responsibilities

  • Complete removal of existing structures and foundations.
  • Excavation and preparation for new reinforced concrete pad construction.
  • Installation of new security barriers and related groundworks.

Skills

Infrastructure Replacement
Precision Excavation
Multi-Trade Coordination

Education

Valid CPCS/NPORS Digger Ticket (Under 10 tons)
NRSWA StreetWorks certification
CSCS/CPCS Civils Training card

Job description

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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 2025
  • Location: Bermondsey, London - near Underground station
  • Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Equipment: Under 10 tons digger operation
  • PROJECT 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 foundations
  • Foundation Work: Excavation and removal of old concrete foundations, preparation for new reinforced concrete pad construction
  • Barrier Installation: Installation of new security barriers and associated groundworks
  • Precision Excavation: Careful trenching and excavation work around existing utilities
  • Site Preparation: Ground preparation and leveling for new installations
  • Challenging Working Conditions:

  • Working in subsidence-affected ground requiring careful excavation techniques
  • Operating in close proximity to live HV cables with strict safety protocols
  • London area constraints including limited access and tight working spaces
  • Coordination with utilities and other trades on active site
  • ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Certifications Required:

  • Valid CPCS/NPORS Digger Ticket (Under 10 tons)
  • NRSWA StreetWorks certification
  • CSCS/CPCS Civils Training card
  • Mandatory Health & Safety Certificates:

  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Environmental Awareness
  • First Aid
  • Manual Handling
  • Abrasive Wheels
  • Basic Fire Safety Awareness
  • Locate Utility Services
  • EXPERIENCE NEEDED

  • Infrastructure & Barrier Expertise: Proven experience in infrastructure replacement projects and security barrier installations
  • Foundation Specialists: Demonstrated skills in concrete foundation removal and construction
  • Precision Excavation: Experience working around live utilities and in restricted access areas
  • Challenging Ground Conditions: Background working in subsidence-affected areas and unstable ground
  • Urban Construction: Experience with London construction constraints and regulations
  • Multi-Trade Coordination: Ability to work alongside other contractors and utility companies
  • WHY CHOOSE THIS ROLE?

  • Premium daily rates reflecting specialist skills required
  • Central London location
  • Working with established civil engineering contractor
  • Short-term intensive project
  • APPLY 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.
    Pertemps - Your Specialist Construction Recruitment Partner



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