Details:
- Salary: £16.27 - 18.59 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: B11 Hay Mills City and Borough of Birmingham
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
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