Heavy Civils Operatives Long-Term Work

Heavy Civils Operatives – Didcot – Long-Term Work

Stridden Limited are recruiting for an established Civils & Groundworks Contractor who are looking for experienced Heavy Civils Operatives to join a long-term project in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

Start:
Beginning of September
Duration:
Approximately 1 year

Hours:

10 hours paid per day

Location:

Didcot, Oxfordshire

Positions Required

* 1x 35T 360 Excavator Operator

* 2x Groundworker / Pipelayers

* 2x Heavy Civils Ground workers

This is a specialist heavy civils project involving cofferdam works and deep excavations of approximately 7m.

Previous heavy civils, deep excavation, cofferdam, sheet piling/shoring or similar temporary works experience is essential. This is NOT standard housing or general finishing groundworks.

Project Scope

Operatives will be working on heavy civils works involving:

Cofferdam construction / works

Deep excavations of approximately 7m

Sheet piling, trench sheets, shoring and temporary works

Walers, struts, bracing and temporary support systems

Deep drainage and pipework

Dewatering, pumps and groundwater management

Working alongside large plant including a 35-tonne excavator

Working within exclusion zones and around heavy plant

Following engineered temporary works sequences, RAMS and site procedures

35T 360 Excavator Operator Requirements

The successful 360 Operator must have:

Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Above 10 Tonnes

Proven experience operating large excavators within heavy civils environments

Previous deep excavation / cofferdam experience – essential

Experience excavating to depths of approximately 7m

Experience working accurately around sheet piles, shoring and temporary works

Confidence working under the direction of banksmen / slinger-signallers where required

Previous lifting experience and relevant competency/tickets where required by the project

Strong understanding of exclusion zones and safe working around operatives within deep excavation environments

Groundworker / Pipelayer Requirements

The successful Groundworker / Pipelayers must have:

Valid CSCS

Extensive heavy civils and pipe laying experience

Deep drainage and pipe installation experience

Previous experience working within deep excavations

Cofferdam / sheet piling / shoring experience strongly preferred

Experience working around large excavators

Experience with pumps, dewatering and groundwater

Ability to work safely around temporary works and support systems

Confident working from drawings, levels, RAMS and instructed sequences

Experience on major civils, infrastructure, utilities or similar projects

Heavy Civils Groundworker Requirements

The successful Ground workers must have:

Valid CSCS

Demonstrable heavy civils experience

Previous deep excavation experience

Cofferdam / sheet piling / temporary works experience strongly preferred

Experience working around shoring, walers, bracing and temporary support systems

Experience working around large excavators and heavy plant

Experience with drainage, pumps and dewatering

Strong understanding of site safety and exclusion zones

Ability to follow RAMS and engineered temporary works sequences

Please note:

Housing / standard finishing groundworks experience alone will NOT be suitable for this project. We need very experienced heavy civils operatives who are confident working within this type of environment.

What We Offer

* Approximately 1 year's work

* 10 hours paid per day

* Long-term project with an established Civils & Groundworks Contractor

* Competitive rates

* 24/7 support from the Stridden team throughout your assignment

To Apply

If you are interested, please contact JK on (phone number removed) or call the Stridden Limited office.

When applying, please be prepared to provide details of your previous heavy civils, cofferdam and deep excavation experience, including the depths you have previously worked at and your current tickets.

Stridden Limited operates as an Employment Business for temporary workers and an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment.

Equal Opportunities:
Stridden Limited is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation