Roller Operator

Construction, Property and Engineering; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Roller Operator for a long-term infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. This role involves operating heavy vibratory rollers to compact materials for new access roads and concrete pads. Candidates must hold a valid CPCS or NPORS Roller ticket and a CSCS Card. The position offers a competitive rate of £23.63 per hour with a structured 11-on, 3-off working rotation starting in February. Accommodation is paid for the duration of the contract.

Benefits

Accommodation paid

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Roller ticket required.
• Experience operating heavy rollers on large civil engineering sites essential.
• Commitment to an 11-on, 3-off rotation starting in February.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy vibratory rollers for compaction of materials.
• Compacting access roads and concrete pad ground.
• Following strict safety protocols and rolling patterns.
• Collaborating with the groundworks gang for efficient operations.

Skills

Compacting fill material

Operating heavy rollers

Adhering to safety protocols

Tools

CPCS or NPORS Roller ticket

CSCS Card

Job description

Roller Operator Required: Major Energy Infrastructure (Isle of Skye)

The Project: Multi-million Overhead Line Installation (Tier 1 Contractor / Specialist Subcontractor)

Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland (Accommodation Paid)

Rate: £23.63 per hour (CIS)

Rota: 11 days on, 3 days off

Start Date: February 2026

Duration: Long-Term Ongoing Contract (Expected 2-3 Years)

The Role:

We are urgently recruiting an experienced and diligent Roller Operator to join the groundworks teams on a critical, long-term energy infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. Your primary responsibility will be compacting fill material, sub-bases, and final surfaces for new site access roads and the concrete pad areas for the transmission tower bases.

This position requires a safety-conscious operator proficient in heavy compaction, working closely with dumper and finishing crews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compaction: Operating heavy vibratory rollers (smooth drum and/or padfoot) for the compaction of granular materials and sub-bases to required densities.
• Road & Pad Prep: Compacting access roads and the ground beneath structural concrete pads in line with engineering specifications.
• Safety Protocol: Adhering strictly to rolling patterns and maintaining safe working distances from edges, slopes, and other plant.
• Site Support: Working efficiently with the wider groundworks gang to ensure timely and effective use of the compaction window.

Requirements:

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Roller ticket (required).
• Valid CSCS Card (required).
• Essential: Proven experience operating heavy rollers on large civil engineering sites, ideally involving road construction or rough terrain preparation.
• Must be able to commit to the structured 11-on, 3-off rotation starting in February.

TO APPLY:

If you are a reliable Roller Operator seeking a secure, highly-paid role on a landmark infrastructure project, please send your CV and copies of your tickets to

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