VacEx Driver / Operator – HGV Class 2

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.