Excavator Operator

Ukse Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Applicants must hold a CPCS Blue Card for excavators, EUSR Water, and Thames Water Passport (training can be provided). Standard site PPE is required. Start date 02/11/2026; working hours 7:30 am–4:30 pm; paid 8.5 hours per day.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 compliance

Site PPE awareness

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.
• 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.

About UKSE Group:

From Healthcare to utilities, UKSE Group provide leading services worldwide. UKSE Group is a specialist provider of:- Contract Engineering Services- Site Teams & Construction Operations- Engineering Projects & Maintenance Services -Healthcare ProfessionalsUKSE work within the following sectors:- Healthcare- Hospitality- Utilities- Power & Energy- Commercial Facilities- Specialist Construction UKSE Group is structured to carry out long / fixed term contracts, short term contracts / reactive call out, plus planned complete turnkey project management and maintenance services on a 24/7 basis.