EXPERIENCED DIGGER DRIVER REQUIRED - CENTRAL LONDON
£220-280 per day (£18-23 per hour)
Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor for an experienced Digger Driver to work on a specialist project in Central London.
PROJECT DETAILS
1. Duration: 10-day project starting 23rd June 2025
2. Location: Bermondsey, London - near Underground station
3. Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
4. Equipment: Under 10 tons digger operation
PROJECT SCOPE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Infrastructure Replacement & Barrier Installation Project
This specialist project involves the complete replacement of existing infrastructure and installation of new security barriers at a Central London site.
Primary Tasks:
5. Infrastructure Replacement: Complete removal of existing structures and foundations
6. Foundation Work: Excavation and removal of old concrete foundations, preparation for new reinforced concrete pad construction
7. Barrier Installation: Installation of new security barriers and associated groundworks
8. Precision Excavation: Careful trenching and excavation work around existing utilities
9. Site Preparation: Ground preparation and leveling for new installations
Challenging Working Conditions:
10. Working in subsidence-affected ground requiring careful excavation techniques
11. Operating in close proximity to live HV cables with strict safety protocols
12. London area constraints including limited access and tight working spaces
13. Coordination with utilities and other trades on active site
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Certifications Required:
14. Valid CPCS/NPORS Digger Ticket (Under 10 tons)
15. NRSWA StreetWorks certification
16. CSCS/CPCS Civils Training card
Mandatory Health & Safety Certificates:
17. Asbestos Awareness
18. Environmental Awareness
19. First Aid
20. Manual Handling
21. Abrasive Wheels
22. Basic Fire Safety Awareness
23. Locate Utility Services
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
24. Infrastructure & Barrier Expertise: Proven experience in infrastructure replacement projects and security barrier installations
25. Foundation Specialists: Demonstrated skills in concrete foundation removal and construction
26. Precision Excavation: Experience working around live utilities and in restricted access areas
27. Challenging Ground Conditions: Background working in subsidence-affected areas and unstable ground
28. Urban Construction: Experience with London construction constraints and regulations
29. Multi-Trade Coordination: Ability to work alongside other contractors and utility companies
WHY CHOOSE THIS ROLE?
30. Premium daily rates reflecting specialist skills required
31. Central London location
32. Working with established civil engineering contractor
33. Short-term intensive project
APPLY NOW
Contact Pertemps immediately to secure this premium-rate position.
All candidates must have valid, in-date certifications and demonstrable experience in similar groundworks projects.
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