Digging Team

Pathfinder International; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Armed Forces-friendly

Privacy protection policy

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Digging Crew member to support the United Utilities contract on site. You will perform excavation and civils work safely and to a high standard, using your practical site experience to help the team deliver a reliable service for our customers.

You will work closely with the scheduling team to ensure programmes are met and jobs are delivered as planned. Clear communication with colleagues and client representatives is essential for smooth operations, with records kept

Qualifications

• NRSWA Operative qualification or equivalent on-site civils experience.
• Valid UK driving licence with towing entitlement for digger transport.
• Knowledge of safe digging, cable avoidance and confined spaces protocols.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of site safety and welfare for the public and team.
• Deliver excavation and civils work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Keep records and job information up to date in company systems.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, customers and client reps.
• Provide accurate site updates and reinstatement information when required.

Skills

NRSWA Operative

Under pressure drilling

Deep excavations

Mini excavator up to 10 tonnes

Full UK Driving Licence with towing

Safe Dig/Cable Avoidance accreditation

Manual Handling

First Aid

Confined Spaces

Abrasive Wheels

Job description

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

• 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.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here – (url removed).

About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.