Details:
- Salary: £300 - 320 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Worksop Nottinghamshire
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
Backup Miner / Excavator Operator
We are currently looking for an experienced Backup Miner with an Excavator Ticket to join an active tunnelling project.
Start Date: 5th October 2026
Duration: Until mid-January 2027
Project: Active Tunnelling / Shaft Works
Requirements:
Proven experience working as a Backup Miner / Miner
Strong background in active tunnelling and underground works
Valid Excavator Ticket
Experience operating an excavator within shaft or tunnelling environments
Experience with shaft sinking and pit bottom operations
Ideally experienced with jacked caissons
Experience working with or around sheet piling
Comfortable working in deep shafts of approximately 15m
Relevant tunnelling and site qualifications
Strong understanding of underground health and safety proceduresIf you are available from 5th October and have the relevant experience, please get in touch with your CV, tickets and availability