Foreman ​/ Excavator Driver

The Project,
We are recruiting on behalf of a highways contractor for the Bournebridge Hill, Halstead Section 278 Highway Works scheme in Essex. A full-time supervisor is in place on site to handle paperwork  we need a competent team to build the job. This is a long-term opportunity running through to December 2026.
This job starts on the 03.08.26

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday | 07:30  16:30
Occasional Saturdays | 07:30  12:00  full day pay

The Role
You will lead a three-man gang on a live highways scheme, operating an excavator up to 8 tonnes and managing the day-to-day activities of your team on site.
Scope of works includes:
Excavation using up to an 8-tonne excavator and breaker
Carriageway construction including formation dig and Type 1 installation
Road base installation (remaining asphalt by others)
Installing kerbs, edgings and tactile paving
Drainage installation including ditches and new surface water drainage runs
Requirements:
Proven foreman experience on highways or civils schemes
NPORS or CPCS excavator ticket (essential)
CSCS card (essential)
NRSWA Streetworks Operative ticket (at least one per gang  essential)
Full 6-point PPE including fireproof overalls
Available to start 27th July 2026  no exceptions
Able to commit to the full duration through to December 2026
What's on

Offer:

Competitive day rate  dependent on experience
Full day pay on Saturday working
Long-term project until December 2026
Contact Luca directly on for any questions.