Excavator Operator; Shetland

Position: 360 Excavator Operator (Shetland Island)
We are looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator for a 7-month infrastructure project in the Shetland Islands.

The project involves approximately 1,500 metres of large open-cut trenching through fields and peatland, installing three 8-inch power ducts and fibre optic cables, plus a further 2,400 metres of trenching along a carriageway, including tarmac reinstatement.

Requirements:

Experienced 360 Excavator Operator
Experience operating 8-tonne or 14-tonne excavators
Experience laying/reinstating tarmac is essential
Previous utilities, ducting, trenching or infrastructure experience preferred
Fit and capable of working on a demanding outdoor project
Reliable and able to commit to the full rotation
References required from previous employers
Relevant CPCS/NPORS qualification required
11 days on / 4 days off, with travel to and from Shetland and accommodation paid for by the client.

If you are an experienced operator looking for a long-term project in Shetland, please get in touch with your CV and relevant tickets/references.

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