Excavator Team Lead

United Living Group; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for a skilled Excavation Team Lead to manage LV projects in the North West. Responsibilities include operating excavators, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining project efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in utilities and drainage excavation along with relevant certifications. Competitive salary plus opportunities for training and career development are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Training and certification opportunities

All equipment provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on excavation teams on Utility Projects.
• Valid streetworks and excavator qualification required.
• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and perform digging and backfilling tasks.
• Read and interpret drawings and project specifications.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report needs.

Skills

Excavation experience

Knowledge of construction site safety

Ability to follow instructions

Team-oriented

Education

Certification in NRSWRA

Tools

Excavators

Job description

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United Living are proud to be partnered withJones Lighting a family run business with quality, people and innovation in mind with a passion for street lighting. Combine this all together and you will find our formula for success with Jones Lighting.

Jones Lighting are a large innovative lighting contractor in the UK, providing a full range of project management, consultancy, design, installation and maintenance services. We know only too well the importance of public lighting providing a wide range of benefits to residents, road users and the environment. Managing lighting budgets and large projects can sometimes be difficult but with our experience we can manage and work to budgets of all requirements, sharing on our experience and expertise as a partnership.

Jones Lighting has a large highly skilled and directly employed workforce that carries out the quality work that our clients expect and have become accustomed to.

As a major ICP contractor, we also perform direct work for DNO customers, encompassing all electrical, civil, and operational tasks, executed by our skilled, trained, and authorized personnel.

At Jones Lighting, as we plan for growth, we understand the importance of being a responsible employer and actively contributing to our communities. We are committed to our social responsibilities and take them very seriously. By training and welcoming new employees from our local areas, we ensure our company values are upheld, creating a safe, high-quality business that is sustainable for the long term and capable of driving environmental innovation and improvement.

Job Description

ROLE PROFILE

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Excavation Team Lead to work on LV projects s in the North West. The role of the team will include digging track, joint bays, and faults ensuring precision and compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate excavators and other plant to perform tasks such as trenching, digging and backfilling
• Read and interpret drawings, safe dig prints, site layouts, and project specifications
• Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure functionality and report any maintenance needs
• Work closely with other teams and back office to ensure site safety and project efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
• Work to a defined schedule of jobs per day
• Adhere strictly to all safety regulations, including wearing PPE and following procedures
• Keep accurate records of machine hours, maintenance, and site activity if required

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working on excavation teams on Utility Projects.
• Valid streetworks and excavator qualification
• Knowledge of construction site safety practices and procedures
• Physical fitness and ability to work in outdoor conditions and variable terrain
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Team-oriented and able to communicate effectively with site supervisors and crew
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Certification in NRSWRA
• Experience in utilities, drainage, pipeline, or roadwork excavation

Preferred Qualifications

• Category C licence
• EUSR SHEA Power
• First Aid
• Avoiding Danger From Underground Services (HSG47)
• Competitive salary or hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Opportunities for training and certification
• All equipment provided

Additional Information

This is a great role. One where you’ll gain loads of exposure to different areas of the business, you’ll be kept busy (in a good way) and there’s plenty of longer-term opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow.