Excavator Operator

UKSE Group; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UKSE Group is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator for a 4-week contract on a water treatment site in the United Kingdom. The role involves operating 5-tonne and 13-tonne excavators, digging trenches, backfilling, and following strict safety procedures.

CPCS Blue Card, EUSR Water, and Thames Water Passport are required or training can be provided. Working hours are 7:30 am–4:30 pm with paid hours of 8.5 per day (9 on site).

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS Blue Card covering excavators below 10 tonnes and above 10 tonnes.
• Valid EUSR Water qualification (training can be provided).
• Valid Thames Water Passport (training can be provided).
• Previous experience operating 5-tonne and 13-tonne excavators.
• Standard site PPE, including safety boots, hard hat, hi-vis and appropriate workwear.

Responsibilities

• Operating 5-tonne and 13-tonne excavators.
• Digging trenches for site works.
• Backfilling trenches once work is complete.
• Carrying out excavation works safely and efficiently.
• Following site health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety procedures

Tools

CPCS Blue Card

EUSR Water

Thames Water Passport

Job description

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Contract Length: 4 weeks

Working Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Paid Hours: 8.5 hours per day (9 hours on site)

We are currently looking for an experienced Excavator Operator for a 4-week contract on a water treatment site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating 5-tonne and 13-tonne excavators.
• Digging trenches for site works.
• Backfilling trenches once work is complete.
• Carrying out excavation works safely and efficiently.
• Following site health and safety procedures at all times.

Essential Requirements:

• Valid CPCS Blue Card covering excavators below 10 tonnes and above 10 tonnes.
• Valid EUSR Water (training can be provided)
• Valid Thames Water Passport. (training can be provided)
• Previous experience operating 5-tonne and 13-tonne excavators.
• Standard site PPE, including safety boots, hard hat, hi-vis and appropriate workwear.