VacEx Driver / Operator - HGV Class 2
Tyseley, Birmingham (B11)
£16.27 – £18.59 per hour PAYE (DOE)
⏰ 40 hours per week + Overtime Available
Start Date: 22/06/2026
Min 12-Month Assignment We are currently recruiting for an experienced VacEx Driver / Operator to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure project in the West Midlands. The Role * Driving and operating a Vacuum Excavator (VacEx) * Carrying out safe excavation works around underground utilities and services * Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with site safety procedures * Completing daily vehicle and plant checks * Working across various sites throughout the West Midlands as required Essential Requirements * Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence * Valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) * Digital Tachograph Card * VacEx Operator Certification (CPCS A78 Vacuum Excavator Operator or equivalent) * CSCS Card Preferred Experience * Minimum 1 year's experience operating HGV vehicles * Previous experience operating Vacuum Excavators on construction, utilities, or infrastructure projects * Emergency First Aid at Work qualification * Flexible approach to working hours and site locations * Ability and willingness to work away from home when required What's on Offer? * Overtime paid at 1.33x rate after 8 hours and on weekends * Long-term 12-month assignment * Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project * Immediate start available If you have the required licences, certifications, and experience, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV
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