Service Locator vacancy in Crawley and surrounds (271jc)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency for veterans is seeking a Service Locator to join a growing team in Crawley. The role involves conducting surveys and ensuring safety on construction sites through proper utility surveying and compliance with safety procedures. The ideal candidate should have 2–3 years of experience and knowledge of utility and surveying standards, along with benefits including a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive, industry-leading salary

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff benefits package

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Life insurance

Company van & fuel card

Paid overtime

Recognition awards & annual social events

Continuous training and clear career progression

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of utility surveying experience.
• Solid understanding of PAS 128 and TSA standards.
• Full manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and collect data of underground services.
• Use geophysical techniques for safe excavation.
• Authorize permits-to-dig and enforce safety protocols.

Skills

Utility surveying experience

Knowledge of electromagnetic location

Ground penetrating radar knowledge

Task management skills

Operational discipline

Experience with technical equipment

Confidence in outdoor environments

Understanding of risk assessments

Education

CSCS card

QCF Level 3 or Level 5 in utility mapping

Tools

GPR

CAT

Genny

Job description

Service Locator vacancy in Crawley and surrounds (271jc)

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.

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.

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 of 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.

In return they are offer the following 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 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex‐mil.co.uk, or via the website www.ex‐mil.co.uk.