Zero-Hours Utility Digging Operative – Safe On-Site Civils

Go Traffic Management Limited; Milnthorpe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Armed Forces-friendly

Job summary

Digging Team role in the United Utilities site, Crooklands, on a zero-hours basis. You will perform excavation and civils tasks safely and to high standards, coordinating with scheduling and maintaining records through client systems.

You will need on-site experience with utility projects, driving licence with tow entitlement, and safety accreditations. The role emphasises clear communication and a professional service delivery.

Qualifications

• NRSWA Operative qualification is required or highly beneficial.
• Experience in under pressure drilling is preferred.
• Experience with deep excavations is advantageous.
• Experience with mini excavators up to 10 tonnes; larger machines beneficial.
• Valid UK driving licence with towing entitlement for digger transport.
• Safe Dig/Cable Avoidance accreditation (EUSR preferred).
• Manual Handling training or competence appreciated.
• First Aid training is desirable.
• Confined Spaces awareness is preferred.
• Abrasive Wheels certification or awareness is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high on-site safety standards and welfare of all.
• Utilise utility project knowledge to support safe delivery on site.
• Keep customer and client representatives informed; ensure professionalism.
• Demonstrate reliability, timekeeping and care for tools and equipment.
• Record updates using Modular Plus on a smartphone, incl. reinstatement info.

Skills

NRSWA Operative

Under pressure drilling

Deep excavations

Mini excavator up to 10 tonnes

Full UK Driving Licence with towing

Safe Dig/Cable Avoidance

Manual Handling

First Aid

Confined Spaces

Abrasive Wheels

Tools

Modular Plus

Job description

Digging Team role in the United Utilities site, Crooklands, on a zero-hours basis. You will perform excavation and civils tasks safely and to high standards, coordinating with scheduling and maintaining records through client systems.

You will need on-site experience with utility projects, driving licence with tow entitlement, and safety accreditations. The role emphasises clear communication and a professional service delivery.