Trainee Vacuum excavator Operator

Job description

Cat c trainee Vacuum excavator Operator
Trainee Vacuum Excavator Operator
Doncaster
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Progression from £17.06 to £23.29 per hour, with the potential to earn up to £80,000 per year with overtime
Training: Full training provided, leading to CPCS A78 certification
Licence Required: HGV Class 2 (Category C)
Build Your Career with an Industry Leader
leading provider of vacuum excavation services, based in Doncaster. Work across a wide range of sectors, including aviation, nuclear, power, highways, rail, construction, gas, water, utilities, telecommunications, tunnelling and emergency works.
Due to continued business growth, we are looking for motivated and committed individuals to join our team as Trainee Vacuum Excavator Operators.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a specialist skill set, gain industry-recognised certification and build a long-term career with a successful and growing company. Full training will be provided, taking successful candidates through to CPCS A78 certification.
The Role
As a Trainee Vacuum Excavator Operator, you will receive comprehensive training to safely operate specialist vacuum excavation equipment across sites throughout the UK.
Your responsibilities will include:

Operating and maintaining specialist vacuum excavation equipment.
Supporting excavation, trenching and groundworks operations.
Carrying out daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
Following strict health and safety procedures at all times.
Working closely with site teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
Travelling to customer sites across the UK, including overnight stays away from home.
Maintaining high standards of professionalism, reliability and customer service.

Salary Progression
We offer a structured pay progression programme as you complete your training and gain experience.
Stage
Hourly rate
Following successful completion of the initial six-month training period
£17.06
After a further six months
£19.74
After a further six months
£21.74
Following the next progression stage
£23.29
Pay progression is subject to the successful completion of the relevant training and progression stages.
With regular overtime and weekend working opportunities, annual earnings of up to £80,000 may be achievable following completion of training.
Benefits Package
We offer a competitive package designed to reward hard work, commitment and performance.

Competitive pay: Structured progression up to £23.29 per hour.
Excellent earning potential: Up to £80,000 per year, including regular overtime.
Paid accommodation: Hotel accommodation provided for overnight stays away from home.
Overnight allowance: £37.50 for each night away.
Phone allowance: £20 per week.
Optional weekend overtime: Saturdays paid at time and a half; Sundays paid at double time.
Car allowa...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Doncaster

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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