Vacuum Excavator Operator/Driver

The Clancy Group; Harefield; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday entitlement 22 days

Employee Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

The Clancy Group is seeking a Vacuum Excavator Driver/Operator in Harefield to safely expose underground utilities and support repair and maintenance across multiple sites.

You will drive vacuum trucks, operate the equipment, maintain machinery and ensure safety compliance. Strong communication and independent time management are essential.

Formación

• Must hold a full HGV Class 2 licence (Category C).
• CPCS and/or EUSR qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience operating vacuum excavators and driving vacuum trucks.
• Good understanding of safety regulations and site practices.
• Able to work independently and manage time to meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operate vacuum excavation trucks and equipment.
• Drive to sites in line with road regs.
• Read site drawings and utility markings.
• Protect underground utilities during works.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and maintenance.
• Complete job reports and safety checklists.
• Coordinate with site teams and clients.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines.
• Assist with site setup and cleanup.

Conocimientos

HGV Driver

Vacuum Excavator Operator

Safety Consciousness

Strong Communication

Time Management

Herramientas

CPCS qualification

EUSR qualification

Vehicle maintenance

Descripción del empleo

Vacuum Excavator Operator/Driver

Company: The Clancy Group

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Harefield, UB9 6HZ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

That’s why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done with a focus on customer service and quality.

We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Vacuum Excavator Driver/Operator to join our team. In this role, you will operate vacuum excavation equipment to safely expose underground utilities, supporting our repair and maintenance activities across a range of sites.

This is a standalone role and will involve driving vacuum trucks to and from site, operating the equipment, maintaining machinery, and ensuring all work is carried out in line with safety regulations and company standards.

Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…

• Safely and efficiently operating vacuum excavation trucks and related equipment.
• Driving to and from job sites in line with road and transport regulations.
• Reading and interpreting site drawings, plans, and utility markings.
• Ensuring underground utilities are protected during excavation works.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and pre/post-trip equipment inspections.
• Completing required documentation, including job reports and safety checklists.
• Communicating clearly with site supervisors, ground crews, and clients.
• Following company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Assisting with site setup and cleanup where required.

We would love to hear from you if...

You have previous experience working as an HGV and vacuum excavator driver/operator and hold a full HGV Class 2 licence (Category C). A suction excavator CPCS qualification and/or EUSR qualification would be highly beneficial. A good understanding of commercial driving regulations and safety standards is essential for this role.

Mechanical knowledge would be advantageous, allowing you to troubleshoot minor vehicle issues while on the road. Excellent communication skills are important, as you will be working closely with clients and team members, and you will need to be able to work independently, managing your time effectively to meet deadlines.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment will also help you to succeed in this role. This position would suit a Category 3 HGV Driver who will operate the vacuum excavator to assist with no-dig repair and maintenance activities, ensuring essential works are carried out safely and efficiently.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at

22 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme