Cutter Soil Mixing Operator

Job Description:

Overview

Our client, a specialist contractor delivering major ground improvement and foundation works across the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes, is seeking an experienced CSM (Cutter Soil Mixing) Operator to support the safe and efficient delivery of works on site.

The Role

You will be responsible for operating Cutter Soil Mixing equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with technical specifications, quality requirements, and project programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) rigs and associated equipment
• Deliver ground improvement and soil mixing works in accordance with project requirements
• Monitor drilling parameters, penetration rates, spoil returns, and mixing performance
• Support setup, mobilisation, and demobilisation of equipment
• Coordinate activities with engineers, supervisors, and site teams
• Assist with production monitoring and reporting requirements
• Identify and report operational issues impacting programme or quality
• Support achievement of daily production targets
• Ensure all operations comply with project quality, environmental, and Health & Safety requirements
• Carry out daily equipment inspections and report maintenance issues
• Maintain safe working practices around heavy plant and specialist equipment

Experience

• Proven experience operating CSM equipment on civil engineering or ground improvement projects
• Experience within geotechnical, foundation, or specialist ground engineering works
• Previous infrastructure project experience preferred
• Experience working within live construction environments
• Strong understanding of Cutter Soil Mixing methodologies
• Knowledge of ground improvement techniques and quality requirements
• Ability to interpret operational parameters and respond to changing ground conditions
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements

Qualifications & Certifications

• CPCS / NPORS CSM Operator certification or equivalent (essential)
• CSCS Card (preferred)

Salary

• Starting from £250 per day (negotiable)

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