Suction Excavator Operator

2 weeks ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time

About the role
Our work matters to millions. It'll matter to you too.

Join our
Asset & Technology Solutions team as a
Suction Excavator Operator and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.


Role Purpose:

  • To provide a professional and safe service through competent operation of truck mounted suction excavating machinery;
  • Drive to site and undertake works in line with the Operations Manager instructions and Customer's requirements.

What you'll be doing
As a
Suction Excavator Operator, you will have the following responsibilities:

  • Advise and deliver best practise solutions within capabilities
  • Ensure Competency Certifications are regularly maintained and current
  • Basic HGV vehicle maintenance
  • Knowledge of drivers hours legislation
  • Undertake training as required to maintain role and develop in line with current and future legislation
  • Act as a Zero Harm leader, ensuring safety is seen as a primary concern throughout the project
  • Have sufficient knowledge of ground works operations to understand potential hazards
  • Customer Feedback understand customer requirements and build robust relationships
  • Ensure the highest quality service to achieve & maintain preferred supplier status
  • Ability to work nationwide, with some projects involving overnight accommodation.

Who we're looking for
You will have the following preferred qualities and experience but not essential as full training will be provided:

  • HGV Licence, Knowledge of drivers hours legislation, Driver CPC Training
  • Operational experience of suction excavation machinery
  • CSCS/CPCS
  • Knowledge of ground works operations.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.


Why join us?


As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too.

You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life.

Here are some of our key benefits:

  • Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
  • 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
  • Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
  • Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us
Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK.

Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.


Diversity and inclusion

Job Reference:
BBUK08382

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