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Contact Barker Ross

Barker Ross

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Groundworker (Shetland Islands)

United Kingdom

Barker Ross

Contact Barker Ross

Hours
Full Time
Posted
16 days ago
Salary
£23 - 26 - Hour
Recruiter
Barker Ross
Closes
29 Nov 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

We are looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator for a 7-month infrastructure project in the Shetland Islands.

The project involves approximately 1,500 metres of large open-cut trenching through fields and peatland, installing three 8-inch power ducts and fibre optic cables, plus a further 2,400 metres of trenching along a carriageway, including tarmac reinstatement.

Requirements:

Experience laying/reinstating tarmac is essential

Previous utilities, ducting, trenching or infrastructure experience preferred

Fit and capable of working on a demanding outdoor project

Reliable and able to commit to the full rotation

References required from previous employers

Relevant CPCS/NPORS qualification required11 days on / 4 days off, with travel to and from Shetland and accommodation paid for by the client.

If you are an experienced operator looking for a long-term project in Shetland, please get in touch with your CV and relevant tickets/references.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. xjnqpsq No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Ad ID: 5419073007

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