At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate Hydrovac equipment for safe and efficient water excavation and support site works.
- Company: Join Wm Hamilton & Sons Ltd, a reliable team with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Full-time position, regular overtime, training opportunities, and modern equipment.
- Other info: Flexible hours with weekend work and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic role with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Qualifications: HGV Class 2 licence, CSCS card, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Wm Hamilton & Sons Ltd are looking for a reliable and hardworking Hydrovac Operator / Sweeper Operator to join our team. The role will involve operating Hydrovac equipment for water excavation works, including non-destructive excavation around utilities, drainage works, gully works and general site support - in two men teams. The successful candidate will also be required to learn the road sweeping side of the business and train to become a Sweeper Operator.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm, weekend working required every second weekend.
Role duties include:
- Carrying out Hydrovac water excavation works safely and efficiently
- Using high-pressure water and suction equipment for non-destructive excavation
- Working around live utilities and services
- Supporting drainage, gully and civils works
- Learning how to operate road sweepers
- Carrying out sweeper work once trained and competent
- Daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance
- Completing job sheets and site paperwork
- Following site risk assessments and method statements
- Liaising professionally with site managers, clients and members of the public
- Keeping vehicles and equipment clean, safe and presentable
Requirements:
- HGV licence Class 2
- CSCS card/ Npors
- CPC license in date
- Previous Hydrovac, drainage, utilities, civils or road sweeping experience preferred
- Willingness to learn both Hydrovac and sweeping operations
- Strong awareness of health and safety
- Reliable, hardworking and flexible with overtime and weekend work
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use phone/tablets/app use and write clearly
- Maintenance of the machine including greasing
What we offer:
- Full-time, permanent position
- Regular overtime available
- Training on Hydrovac and road sweeping operations
- Modern, well-maintained equipment
- Varied work across different sites
- Opportunity to develop within a specialist fleet
To apply, please send your CV or message. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT LICENSE.
Hydrovac Operator in Airdrie employer: WM HAMILTON SONS
Wm Hamilton & Sons Ltd is an excellent employer for Hydrovac Operators, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork. With opportunities for training and development in both Hydrovac and road sweeping operations, employees can expect to grow their skills while working with modern, well-maintained equipment across varied sites. The company values reliability and hard work, providing regular overtime and a permanent position that ensures job security and satisfaction.
