Digger Driver

London City Airport; Seaford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks an experienced Digger Driver for a 10-day project in Central London. You will be responsible for infrastructure replacement, foundation work, and security barrier installation while adhering to strict safety protocols in challenging conditions. The role offers premium daily rates reflective of the specialized skills required.

Benefits

Premium daily rates

Central London location

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure replacement and barrier installations.
• Skills in concrete foundation removal and construction.
• Experience working around live utilities and in restricted access areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete removal of existing structures and foundations.
• Excavate and prepare old concrete foundations for new construction.
• Install new security barriers and perform associated groundworks.

Skills

Infrastructure Replacement

Precision Excavation

Multi-Trade Coordination

Education

Valid CPCS/NPORS Digger Ticket

NRSWA StreetWorks certification

CSCS/CPCS Civils Training card

Tools

Excavator

Standard Groundworks Equipment

Job description

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.

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