Labourer

HV Excavators Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

HV Excavators Ltd is seeking a reliable Labourer (Second Man) to support vac ex operators on live construction sites. You will assist with daily excavations, expose services with an air lance, act as banksman and help set up barriers to keep areas safe and compliant.

Role involves outdoor physical work, teamwork and learning to progress toward becoming a vac ex operator. A valid CSCS Labourer card and driving licence are essential, with additional qualifications a bonus.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Labourer card (essential).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Groundworks and civils experience preferred.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Good level of fitness and comfortable with physical, outdoor work.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role, with the aim of progressing to vac ex operator.
• Desirable (not essential)
• Experience working with or around vac ex machinery
• Knowledge of underground services and safe digging practices (HSG47)
• Street works or NRSWA qualifications
• Thames Water Passport

Responsibilities

• Supporting vac ex operators during daily excavation and utility works
• Using an air lance to expose services where required
• Acting as banksman
• Setting up and maintaining barriers and exclusion zones
• Keeping the work area and equipment clean, tidy and safe
• Following all site rules, RAMS and health and safety procedures

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Instruction-following

Education

CSCS Labourer card

Full UK driving licence

Groundworks experience

Street works / NRSWA qualifications

Thames Water Passport

HSG47 underground services knowledge

Tools

VAC Ex machinery

Job description

We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working Labourer to join our team as a Second Man, supporting our vac ex operators on live construction sites. You’ll work alongside experienced operators, helping to keep excavations safe, efficient and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting vac ex operators during daily excavation and utility works
• Using an air lance to expose services where required
• Acting as banksman
• Setting up and maintaining barriers and exclusion zones
• Keeping the work area and equipment clean, tidy and safe
• Following all site rules, RAMS and health and safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Valid CSCS Labourer card (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Groundworks and civils experience preferred
• Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions
• Good level of fitness and comfortable with physical, outdoor work
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role, with the aim of progressing to vac ex operator
• Desirable (not essential)
• Experience working with or around vac ex machinery
• Knowledge of underground services and safe digging practices (HSG47)
• Street works or NRSWA qualifications
• Thames Water Passport