Driver​/Groundworker

360 EXCAVATOR DRIVER / GROUNDWORKER - TELECOMS & CIVILS

Based Hemel Hempstead

UK-Wide Projects Staying Away Required

Long-Term Opportunity Telecoms & Civils Sector

Trades Tech Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Driver / Groundworker for a long-term opportunity within the telecoms and civils sector.

The client's main office is based near Hemel Hempstead, but projects are located across the UK. Candidates must therefore be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Hemel Hempstead and willing to stay away during the working week when required.

This position would suit a well-rounded operative who is confident operating a 360 excavator while also carrying out general groundworks and civils duties when not operating the machine.

• Operating a 360 excavator safely and efficiently
• General groundworks and civils activities
• Excavations, trenching and reinstatement works
• Utilities and ducting installation
• Telecoms infrastructure and compound builds
• Drainage and associated groundwork
• Supporting site crews with installations
• Carrying out manual groundwork duties when required
• Working closely with supervisors and site management
• Travelling to projects across the UK

• Strong experience operating a 360 excavator
• Strong groundworks and civils experience
• Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket
• Good all-round site knowledge
• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable and hardworking attitude
• Willingness to stay away week‑to‑week when required
• Comfortable carrying out groundwork duties when not operating the machine
• Looking for stable, long‑term work

• Streetworks
• CAT and Genny
• Lifting Operations
• Telecoms / utilities experience
• Additional CPCS or NPORS plant tickets

• Long-term work – can be Permanent or continue Freelance
• UK-wide telecoms and civils projects
• Further training and development available
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications
• Varied work across plant operations, groundworks and utilities
• Ongoing opportunity within a specialist and growing industry

Ideally, candidates will be based within approximately one hour of Hemel Hempstead.