Suction Excavator Operator

Description:

About the role

Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Suction Excavator Operator and you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.

Role Purpose:

To provide a professional and safe service through competent operation of truck mounted suction excavating machinery;

Drive to site and undertake works in line with the Operations Manager instructions and Customer’s requirements.

What you'll be doing

As a Suction Excavator Operator, you will have the following responsibilities:

Advise and deliver best practise solutions within capabilities

Ensure Competency Certifications are regularly maintained and current

Basic HGV vehicle maintenance

Knowledge of drivers hours legislation

Undertake training as required to maintain role and develop in line with current and future legislation

Act as a Zero Harm leader, ensuring safety is seen as a primary concern throughout the project

Have sufficient knowledge of ground works operations to understand potential hazards

Customer Feedback – understand customer requirements and build robust relationships

Ensure the highest quality service to achieve & maintain preferred supplier status

Ability to work nationwide, with some projects involving overnight accommodation.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following preferred qualities and experience but not essential as full training will be provided:

HGV Licence, Knowledge of drivers hours legislation, Driver CPC Training

Operational experience of suction excavation machinery

CSCS/CPCS

Knowledge of ground works operations.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit 

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: 

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at