Excavator Team Lead

Jones Lighting; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility services company in the North West seeks a skilled Excavation Team Lead to manage LV projects. Responsibilities include operating excavation machinery, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring project efficiency. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in utility projects, with a focus on safety and teamwork. Competitive salary and overtime opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary or hourly pay

Overtime pay

Opportunities for training and certification

All equipment provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on excavation teams on Utility Projects.
• Valid streetworks and excavator qualification.
• Knowledge of construction site safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other plant to perform tasks such as trenching and digging.
• Read and interpret drawings, safe dig prints, and site layouts.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Utility Project Experience

Streetworks Qualification

Construction Safety Knowledge

Physical Fitness

Verbal/Written Instruction Comprehension

Teamwork

Willingness to Work Overtime

Education

NRSWRA Certification

Construction-related Experience

Tools

Excavators

Construction Safety Equipment

Job description

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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 7.5T 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

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 7.5T licence
• EUSR SHEA Power
• First Aid
• Avoiding Danger From Underground Services (HSG47)

Benefits:

• 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.