CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator Operator

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is seeking a CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator Operator for telecoms civils work based in Livingston. This full-time role pays £18.50 per hour, with ad-hoc or ongoing contracts available. Duties include excavating for cabinet and monopole foundations, installing ducts and diversions, constructing draw pits and chambers, preparing concrete foundations, and performing backfilling. The position requires safe working around live underground services and supporting groundworkers.

360 Excavator Operator - Telecoms Civils Location: Livingston Rate: £18.50 per hour Contract: Ad-hoc / ongoing opportunities available Pertemps is recruiting experienced 360 Excavator Operators to support telecoms civil engineering projects across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities

• Excavation for telecoms cabinet and monopole foundations
• Duct installation and duct diversions
• Installation of draw pits and chambers
• Shuttering and formwork
• Concrete foundation preparation and backfilling
• Working safely around live underground services
• Supporting groundworkers when required
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Essential requirements

• CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Operator qualification
• CSCS card
• Previous experience within civil engineering and utility/telecoms works
• Ability to work from construction drawings and site instructionsGood understanding of safe excavation practices
• Reliable, punctual, and professional approach

Desirable (not essential)

• NRSWA Operative qualification
• CAT & Genny training
• Experience working on Ericsson, MBNL, EE, Vodafone, or Openreach projects
• Additional training will be provided where required.

Initially, these positions will be offered on an ad-hoc basis, with the potential for regular ongoing work for the right candidates as projects continue to expand across Scotland.