At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a long-term heavy civils project in Didcot, working on deep excavations and cofferdam construction.
- Company: Stridden Limited, a reputable Civils & Groundworks Contractor.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 10 hours a day, and 24/7 support from our team.
- Other info: Long-term work opportunity with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Be part of a significant project and enhance your skills in heavy civils work.
- Qualifications: Experience in heavy civils, deep excavation, and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 20.7 - 25.3 £ per hour.
Stridden Limited are recruiting for an established Civils & Groundworks Contractor who are looking for experienced Heavy Civils Operatives to join a long-term project in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
Start: Beginning of September
Duration: Approximately 1 year
Hours: 10 hours paid per day
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Positions Required:
- 1x 35T 360 Excavator Operator
- 2x Groundworker / Pipelayers
- 2x Heavy Civils Groundworkers
This is a specialist heavy civils project involving cofferdam works and deep excavations of approximately 7m. Previous heavy civils, deep excavation, cofferdam, sheet piling/shoring or similar temporary works experience is essential. This is NOT standard housing or general finishing groundworks.
Project Scope:
- Cofferdam construction / works
- Deep excavations of approximately 7m
- Sheet piling, trench sheets, shoring and temporary works
- Walers, struts, bracing and temporary support systems
- Deep drainage and pipework
- Dewatering, pumps and groundwater management
- Working alongside large plant including a 35-tonne excavator
- Working within exclusion zones and around heavy plant
- Following engineered temporary works sequences, RAMS and site procedures
35T 360 Excavator Operator Requirements:
- Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Above 10 Tonnes
- Proven experience operating large excavators within heavy civils environments
- Previous deep excavation / cofferdam experience – essential
- Experience excavating to depths of approximately 7m
- Experience working accurately around sheet piles, shoring and temporary works
- Confidence working under the direction of banksmen / slinger-signallers where required
- Previous lifting experience and relevant competency/tickets where required by the project
- Strong understanding of exclusion zones and safe working around operatives within deep excavation environments
Groundworker / Pipelayer Requirements:
- Valid CSCS
- Extensive heavy civils and pipelaying experience
- Deep drainage and pipe installation experience
- Previous experience working within deep excavations
- Cofferdam / sheet piling / shoring experience strongly preferred
- Experience working around large excavators
- Experience with pumps, dewatering and groundwater
- Ability to work safely around temporary works and support systems
- Confident working from drawings, levels, RAMS and instructed sequences
- Experience on major civils, infrastructure, utilities or similar projects
Heavy Civils Groundworker Requirements:
- Valid CSCS
- Demonstrable heavy civils experience
- Previous deep excavation experience
- Cofferdam / sheet piling / temporary works experience strongly preferred
- Experience working around shoring, walers, bracing and temporary support systems
- Experience working around large excavators and heavy plant
- Experience with drainage, pumps and dewatering
- Strong understanding of site safety and exclusion zones
- Ability to follow RAMS and engineered temporary works sequences
Please note: Housing / standard finishing groundworks experience alone will NOT be suitable for this project. We need very experienced heavy civils operatives who are confident working within this type of environment.
What We Offer:
- Approximately 1 year's work
- 10 hours paid per day
- Long-term project with an established Civils & Groundworks Contractor
- Competitive rates
- 24/7 support from the Stridden team throughout your assignment
To Apply:
If you are interested, please contact JK on (phone number removed) or call the Stridden Limited office. When applying, please be prepared to provide details of your previous heavy civils, cofferdam and deep excavation experience, including the depths you have previously worked at and your current tickets.
Stridden Limited operates as an Employment Business for temporary workers and an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment.
Equal Opportunities: Stridden Limited is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Heavy Civils Operatives - Didcot - Long-Term Work employer: Stridden Limited
Stridden Limited is an excellent employer for Groundworkers in Warwick, offering competitive pay at £21 per hour and a supportive work culture that values experience and skill. With a commitment to equal opportunities and a focus on employee growth, we provide a dynamic environment where you can thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in the civils and groundworks sector.
