Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver

My client is recruiting for TWO Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operators to join their ever growing civils company based out of Northampton. All work will be on housing sites.

HOURLY RATE : £25.50 per hour

LOCATION : Northampton

DATE COMMENCING : January 5th 2026

LENGTH OF CONTRACT : Permanent job - interviews will be arranged to happen ASAP

HOURS OF WORK :
7:30am - 16:30pm
Book 9 hours per day - plus overtime

JOB DESCRIPTION : Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operative, HGV Class 2 - Civils, Housing, Construction

TWO full time Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operative vacancies have become available for one of our civils clients based in Northamptonshire.

We require HGV Class 2 License holders to drive and operate the brand new suction excavator.

Ideally, you will have experience within operating and driving the Excavator.

This role requires TWO Drivers / Operators - you will meet at the head office, then drive to the required sites in a company van that day / week. All of the sites of work are 45-50 miles from Northampton.

The successful candidates must be available to work 45 hours plus overtime.

Full Suction Excavation training is available for the right candidates who holds an HGV Class 2 licence.

Ideally, you will already hold a CPCS Vacuum Excavation license card. However, this can be obtained if the successful candidate meets our driving requirements, and training can be provided where appropriate.

We are looking for someone with previous experience or someone with a HGV Class 2 license and wants a change in career. All training and qualifications will be provided

We are looking for applicants to attend an interview ASAP and to start work in the new year.

REQUIREMENTS : Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operative, HGV Class 2 - Civils, Housing, Construction

HGV Class 2 License - Cat C
Plant Operator Card CPCS A78, NPORS For Vacuum Excavators
EUSR / NPORS Card
CPC Card
Civils background is advantageous, but not a necessity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION : Vacuum Suction Excavator Driver / Operative, HGV Class 2 - Civils, Housing, Construction

To be successful in your application, you must :
Be reliable
Want to join a thriving company
Be able to communicate with other team members and Contractors already on site
Be able to work the full 45 hours a week, plus overtime when needed
Be a team player, as you will be working closely with someone
Have a brilliant work ethic

Wallace Hind Selection - Construction Temps, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Ref: Tommy Smith - 18343, Wallace Hind - Construction Temps