Foreman / Excavator Driver

Job description

Job Description

The Project,We are recruiting on behalf of a highways contractor for the Bournebridge Hill, Halstead Section 278 Highway Works scheme in Essex. A full-time supervisor is in place on site to handle paperwork we need a competent team to build the job. This is a long-term opportunity running through to December 2026.This job starts on the 03.08.26Working Hours:Monday to Friday | 07:30 16:30Occasional Saturdays | 07:30 12:00 full day payThe RoleYou will lead a three-man gang on a live highways scheme, operating an excavator up to 8 tonnes and managing the day-to-day activities of your team on site.Scope of works includes:Excavation using up to an 8-tonne excavator and breakerCarriageway construction including formation dig and Type 1 installationRoad base installation (remaining asphalt by others)Installing kerbs, edgings and tactile pavingDrainage installation including ditches and new surface water drainage runsRequirements:Proven foreman experience on highways or civils schemesNPORS or CPCS excavator ticket (essential)CSCS card (essential)NRSWA Streetworks Operative ticket (at least one per gang essential)Full 6-point PPE including fireproof overallsAvailable to start 27th July 2026 no exceptionsAble to commit to the full duration through to December 2026What's on Offer:Competitive day rate dependent on experienceFull day pay on Saturday workingLong-term project until December 2026Contact Luca directly on 07471 216965 for any questions.TPBN1_UKTJ

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Halstead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English