Groundworker & 360 Operator

Project overview

Our client are seeking an experienced Groundworker & 360 Operator in Retford, to work on a water treatment site.

These are two separate roles, the client requires a 360 Operator with relevant CPCS ticket. Alongside a Groundworker with relevant CSCS card.

You will need RTW in the UK and a UK Drivers Licence, as the site is remote and will not be accessible by public transport.

Rate is negotiable based on skills/experience.

As this role is working on an active water treatment plant, you will have ideally worked in these environments previously.

Brief Role Outline: 360 Excavator Operator Core Duties

Skilled Groundworker Core Duties

• 45 hour week
• Monday
• Friday
• 6 months work on offer
• Start Date
• 28/09/2026
• No lodge is on offer candidates will have to be commutable.
• You will need your own PPE
• Precision Utility Digging: Excavate trenches for clean water mains, storm systems, and plant equipment to exact levels and gradients as directed by the groundworker.
• Safe Service Exposure: Carefully pilot the excavator around live underground utilities (gas, electric, comms), relying strictly on the groundworker s signals and physical trial holes.
• Lifting & Shoring Operations: Lift, position, and place heavy infrastructure components including trench boxes, shoring systems, manhole rings, and iron/polyethylene pipes using certified lifting attachments.
• Plant Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-start inspections on the excavator (fluids, tracks, hydraulics, and safety mirrors) and maintain accurate logbooks.
• Service Location & Trial Holes: Utilize CAT and Genny scanners to locate live services, and carefully hand-dig trial holes to visually expose utilities before the excavator digs.
• Pipe-Laying & Jointing: Align, lay, and joint clean water mains or wastewater pipes, ensuring correct positioning, bedding, and surround materials are used.
• Trench Support Installation: Install and secure trench boxes, sheets, and struts to ensure the excavation remains safe to work in.
• Site Engineering Support: Set up dual-grade lasers, read level pegs, and constantly monitor the trench depth and grade to guide the operator.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire, UK, GB