Foreman / Excavator Driver

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 03.08.26

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday | 07:30 16:30
• Occasional Saturdays | 07:30 12:00 full day pay

The Role

You 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 breaker
• Carriageway construction including formation dig and Type 1 installation
• Road base installation (remaining asphalt by others)
• Installing kerbs, edgings and tactile paving
• Drainage installation including ditches and new surface water drainage runs

Requirements:

• Proven foreman experience on highways or civils schemes
• NPORS or CPCS excavator ticket (essential)
• CSCS card (essential)
• NRSWA Streetworks Operative ticket (at least one per gang essential)
• Full 6-point PPE including fireproof overalls
• Available to start 27th July 2026 no exceptions
• Able to commit to the full duration through to December 2026

What's on Offer:

• Competitive day rate dependent on experience
• Full day pay on Saturday working
• Long-term project until December 2026

Contact Luca directly on 07471 216965 for any questions.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

UK

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-08-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

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