Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/12/2025
Closing date
08/01/2026
My client is recruiting for TWO Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operators to join their ever growing civils company based out of Northampton. All work will be on housing sites.
HOURLY RATE : £25.50 per hour
LOCATION : Northampton
DATE COMMENCING : January 5th 2026
LENGTH OF CONTRACT : Permanent job - interviews will be arranged to happen ASAP
HOURS OF WORK :
· 7:30am - 16:30pm
· Book 9 hours per day - plus overtime
JOB DESCRIPTION : Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operative, HGV Class 2 - Civils, Housing, Construction
TWO full time Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operative vacancies have become available for one of our civils clients based in Northamptonshire.
We require HGV Class 2 License holders to drive and operate the brand new suction excavator.
Ideally, you will have experience within operating and driving the Excavator.
This role requires TWO Drivers / Operators - you will meet at the head office, then drive to the required sites in a company van that day / week. All of the sites of work are 45-50 miles from Northampton.
The successful candidates must be available to work 45 hours plus overtime.
Full Suction Excavation training is available for the right candidates who holds an HGV Class 2 licence.
Ideally, you will already hold a CPCS Vacuum Excavation license card. However, this can be obtained if the successful candidate meets our driving requirements, and training can be provided where appropriate.
We are looking for someone with previous experience or someone with a HGV Class 2 license and wants a change in career. All training and qualifications will be provided
We are looking for applicants to attend an interview ASAP and to start work in the new year.
REQUIREMENTS : Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operative, HGV Class 2 - Civils, Housing, Construction
· HGV Class 2 License - Cat C
· Plant Operator Card CPCS A78, NPORS For Vacuum Excavators
· EUSR / NPORS Card
· CPC Card
· Civils background is advantageous, but not a necessity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION : Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operative, HGV Class 2 - Civils, Housing, Construction
To be successful in your application, you must :
· Be reliable
· Want to join a thriving company
· Be able to communicate with other team members and Contractors already on site
· Be able to work the full 45 hours a week, plus overtime when needed
· Be a team player, as you will be working closely with someone
· Have a brilliant work ethic
Wallace Hind Selection - Construction Temps, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
Ref: Tommy Smith - 18343, Wallace Hind - Construction Temps