Service Locator - Crawley and surrounds

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy for military veterans is seeking a Service Locator in Crawley to ensure safety on construction sites. Candidates should have 2-3 years of utility surveying experience and knowledge of geophysical techniques. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including health insurance, training opportunities, and a pension scheme. This role is ideal for veterans with strong situational awareness and a methodical approach to work.

Benefits

Competitive, industry-leading salary

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health insurance with rewards

Paid overtime

Continuous training and career progression

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ utility surveying experience.
• Confidence working in outdoor environments.
• Experience following and issuing safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and collect data to ensure safety.
• Use specialist tools to detect underground services.
• Communicate with site teams to clarify service locations.

Skills

Utility surveying experience

Knowledge of electromagnetic location & ground penetrating radar

Understanding of PAS 128 and TSA standards

Strong task management

Adaptability

Experience working with technical equipment

Understanding of safe systems of work

Full manual driving licence

Education

CSCS card (can be obtained before starting)

QCF Level 3 or Level 5 in utility mapping

Tools

GPR

CAT

Genny

Job description

Service Locator (271jc) – Crawley and surrounds - Competitive, industry-leading salary

Are you a military veteran looking for a hands‑on role where your operational awareness, discipline, and ability to work in challenging environments are valued? My client is seeking a Service Locator to join their growing team and support major UK construction and infrastructure projects.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

About the Role

As a Service Locator, you will conduct surveys, collect data, and produce maps using specialist tools and technology. Your work directly ensures the safety of construction teams and prevents damage to critical underground utilities.

The position involves regular travel across London and the surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities

Using geophysical techniques and survey equipment, you will locate and mark underground services to ensure safe excavation. Responsibilities include :

• Carrying out physical checks and surveys of underground utilities within designated work areas.
• Using tools such as GPR, CAT, and Genny to detect services and marking them clearly on the ground.
• Authorising and enforcing permits‑to‑dig, ensuring all activities follow strict safety protocols.
• Reviewing method statements and ensuring teams understand service locations and risks.
• Taking pre‑work photographs and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing and updating service drawings and reporting discrepancies.
• Investigating uncharted utilities when required.
• Maintaining service markings throughout the permit duration.
• Ensuring no work begins without a valid permit.
• Communicating clearly with site teams and clients, enforcing exclusion zones, and completing checklists.

This role is well suited to veterans with strong situational awareness, methodical work habits, and experience following / issuing safety procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

They welcome applications from military veterans who can bring :

• 2–3 years’ utility surveying experience.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic location & ground penetrating radar.
• A solid understanding with PAS 128, TSA standards, and modern survey equipment.
• Strong task management, adaptability, and operational discipline.
• Experience working with technical equipment or in engineering, signals, EOD, telecoms, surveying, construction, or infrastructure roles.
• Confidence working in outdoor environments and engaging with site teams.
• Understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and procedural compliance.
• A full manual driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• CSCS card (can be obtained before starting).
• QCF Level 3 or Level 5 in utility mapping.

Benefits

• Competitive, industry‑leading salary
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Staff benefits package (retail discounts, gym membership, spa days)
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance (Vitality) with multiple rewards
• Life insurance
• Company van & fuel card
• Paid travel time over 1 hour, and tax‑free stay‑away allowance
• Paid overtime (enhanced rates for nights / weekends)
• £1000 referral scheme
• IT & phone package
• Recognition awards & annual social events
• Continuous training and clear career progression, including Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications

For more information, please contact Jean‑Claude Hedouin at Ex‑Mil Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed)