360 Operator (Rubber duck / Lifting Ops)

Rubber Duck Excavator Operator – Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Red Sky Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled Excavator) Operator to join a major civil engineering and utilities project in Huntingdon. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering consistent work through to October 2026.

Location: Huntingdon, PE28 Area
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Until October 2026
Hours: 07:30 – 17:30 (45 hours per week)
Rate: £28.00 per hour

• Safe operation of Rubber Duck (Wheeled Excavators) on a live infrastructure project.
• Carrying out excavations for utility and pipeline installations.
• Supporting the installation of pipework and associated civil engineering activities.
• Working alongside groundworkers, pipe layers and site supervisors to deliver works safely and efficiently.
• Undertaking lifting duties in accordance with approved lift plans and site procedures.
• Assisting with shoring operations and trench support systems.
• Conducting daily plant checks and reporting any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Blue Card for Excavator Operation.
• Lifting Operations endorsement/competency.
• Valid Safety Critical Medical (essential).
• Demonstrable experience operating wheeled excavators on utilities, water, highways or civil engineering projects.
• Experience working around live services, pipe installation and excavation activities.
• Ability to work effectively within a site team and follow site-specific procedures.
• Anglian Water Passport to Work is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled operator to secure long-term work on a major infrastructure project with a reputable contractor.

For further information or to apply, please contact Cleo at Red Sky Personnel as soon as!