Miners

Teamforce Labour Limited; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Immediate start

Ongoing tunnelling work

Complex infrastructure project

Job summary

Teamforce Labour is actively seeking experienced Miners for an immediate start in Fleetwood, Lancashire (FY7). This technically demanding tunnelling project involves deep excavation (6m) in a congested utility environment with live gas/electricity nearby, tidal water ingress, and round-the-clock shifts.

Ideal candidates have UK tunnelling Miner experience, timber heading installation skills, and hold TSTS and CSCS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Miner in UK tunnelling
• Experience installing timber headings
• Holder of Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS)
• Confined Space certification (Medium or High Risk preferred)
• CSCS Card holder
• Able to commit to 24-hour shift patterns
• Provide an up-to-date CV
• Provide two recent references

Responsibilities

• Carry out hand mining and excavation works as directed
• Assist with the installation of timber headings and ground support systems
• Work safely within confined space environments
• Operate safely in deep excavations with water management systems in place
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Work effectively as part of a tunnelling team on a 24-hour shift rota
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site discipline

Skills

Miners experience

Timber heading installation

CSCS Card

Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS)

Confined Space certification

Willingness for shift work

References

Job description

Teamforce Labour is actively seeking experienced Miners for an immediate start in Fleetwood, Lancashire (FY7).

This role is supporting a major and complex emergency infrastructure repair involving a burst water main located approximately 6 metres underground near The Strand and Broadway.

The Works Are Being Carried Out Within a Deep Excavation In a Highly Congested Utility Environment And Present Significant Engineering Challenges, Including

• Working at depth (6m) within confined space conditions
• Operating in close proximity to live gas and electricity services
• Continuous tidal water ingress, requiring 24-hour pumping operations
• Round-the-clock shift patterns to maintain site safety and progress

This is a technically demanding tunnelling project requiring skilled, safety-conscious miners with experience in timber heading installation and deep excavation works.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hand mining and excavation works as directed
• Assist with the installation of timber headings and ground support systems
• Work safely within confined space environments
• Operate safely in deep excavations with water management systems in place
• Adhere strictly to all health & safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Work effectively as part of a tunnelling team on a 24-hour shift rota
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site discipline

Requirements

• Have proven experience working as a Miner within the UK tunnelling industry
• Have experience in timber heading installation
• Hold a valid TSTS (Tunnel Safety Training Scheme)
• Hold valid Confined Space certification (Medium or High Risk preferred)
• Hold valid CSCS Card
• Be able to commit to 24-hour shift patterns where required
• Provide an up-to-date CV
• Provide two recent and relevant references

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Immediate start
• Opportunity to work on a complex, high-profile infrastructure repair
• Ongoing work for reliable and competent operatives

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teamforce Labour is an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be reviewed based solely on merit, skills and experience, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us in advance.

About Us

Teamforce Labour is a trusted and accredited supplier of skilled personnel to the Energy, Rail, Infrastructure, and Construction sectors across the UK. We are committed to delivering quality and safety across all aspects of our work while supporting diverse and inclusive hiring practices.