Digger Driver

Job description

Digger Driver – Water Utilities Location: East and West Wales
Yard Base: Bodelwyddan, LL18
Pay: £230 per day
We are recruiting an experienced Digger Driver to join a utilities contractor working on a Welsh Water contract across East and West Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Digger Driver with previous experience in civil engineering or water utilities who is confident carrying out excavation works safely and efficiently on site.
The Role: Working as part of a utilities team, you will support new water connection installations and associated infrastructure works across the contract area. You will collect materials and equipment from the Bodelwyddan yard as required before travelling to site.
Your responsibilities will include:
Operating a digger to carry out excavations for new water connections.

Excavating areas for external boundary boxes and sprinkler boxes.

Supporting leak repair works and associated excavation activities.

Working alongside other utilities operatives to ensure jobs are completed efficiently.

Following site plans, client specifications and health and safety procedures.

Ensuring excavations are carried out safely and accurately.

Assisting with backfilling and reinstatement works where required.

Completing any necessary site documentation and maintaining accurate records.

Wearing the correct PPE and maintaining a safe working environment.

Essential Requirements Valid NPORS or CPCS Digger Licence.

EUSR Water Hygiene – mandatory.

Previous experience in excavation, civil engineering or water utilities.

Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.

Good understanding of site safety and safe excavation practices.

Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Additional Requirements The wider gang must have the following qualifications and competencies covered:
EUSR Cat 1 and Cat 2.

Full Streetworks Units 1–8.

Ability to drive and tow a trailer.

Ability to complete client documentation using a tablet.

SHEA Water, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness and EUSR Abrasive Wheels are also required. Where permitted, SHEA Water, Asbestos Awareness and EUSR Abrasive Wheels can be obtained after starting work. Manual Handling must be held by each operative.
Pay and Contract Details: £230 per day.

Welsh Water contract covering East and West Wales.

Yard base in Bodelwyddan, LL18.

Work involving new water connections, boundary box installations, sprinkler boxes and leak repairs.

Who We're Looking For We are looking for a competent and safety-conscious Digger Driver with a valid NPORS or CPCS qualification and experience working on civil engineering or utilities projects.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rhyl

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

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