Digging Team

Go Traffic Management Limited; Milnthorpe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Armed Forces-friendly

Job summary

Digging Team role in the United Utilities site, Crooklands, on a zero-hours basis. You will perform excavation and civils tasks safely and to high standards, coordinating with scheduling and maintaining records through client systems.

You will need on-site experience with utility projects, driving licence with tow entitlement, and safety accreditations. The role emphasises clear communication and a professional service delivery.

Qualifications

• NRSWA Operative qualification is required or highly beneficial.
• Experience in under pressure drilling is preferred.
• Experience with deep excavations is advantageous.
• Experience with mini excavators up to 10 tonnes; larger machines beneficial.
• Valid UK driving licence with towing entitlement for digger transport.
• Safe Dig/Cable Avoidance accreditation (EUSR preferred).
• Manual Handling training or competence appreciated.
• First Aid training is desirable.
• Confined Spaces awareness is preferred.
• Abrasive Wheels certification or awareness is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high on-site safety standards and welfare of all.
• Utilise utility project knowledge to support safe delivery on site.
• Keep customer and client representatives informed; ensure professionalism.
• Demonstrate reliability, timekeeping and care for tools and equipment.
• Record updates using Modular Plus on a smartphone, incl. reinstatement info.

Skills

NRSWA Operative

Under pressure drilling

Deep excavations

Mini excavator up to 10 tonnes

Full UK Driving Licence with towing

Safe Dig/Cable Avoidance

Manual Handling

First Aid

Confined Spaces

Abrasive Wheels

Tools

Modular Plus

Job description

Digging Team

Department: United Utilities

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Crooklands

Reporting To: Daniel Bannon

Compensation: £180 - £220 / day

Description

As part of the Digging Crew, you will work on the Developer Services contract for United Utilities, carrying out excavation and civils work safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will use your practical site experience to help the team deliver a reliable service for our customers.

You will be confident working on utility civils projects and able to make sound decisions on site. You will help keep the gang focused on completing work safely, correctly and right first time.

You will work closely with the scheduling team to help ensure programmes are met and jobs are delivered as planned. Clear communication with colleagues, customers and client representatives will be important in making sure work is completed smoothly.

You will also help keep records and job information up to date using the company’s business and client systems, supporting the wider team in delivering a professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of site safety, including safe site set-up and the welfare of the public and team members.
• Use your knowledge and experience of utility projects to support safe and effective delivery on site.
• Keep the customer in mind while carrying out work, ensuring sites are left safe, tidy and professional.
• Demonstrate good timekeeping, reliability and care for tools, plant and equipment.
• Use Modular Plus on a smartphone to provide accurate job updates, including commercial feedback and reinstatement information where required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

The following experience and qualifications are required or beneficial for this role:

• NRSWA Operative
• Under pressure drilling
• Deep excavations
• Mini excavator up to 10 tonnes; above 10 tonnes beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence with towing entitlement for digger transport
• Safe Dig/Cable Avoidance accreditation (EUSR preferred)
• Manual Handling
• First Aid
• Confined Spaces
• Abrasive Wheels

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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