CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator Operator

360 Excavator Operator – Telecoms Civils Location: Edinburgh,  Rate: £18.50 per hour Contract: Ad-hoc / ongoing opportunities available Pertemps is recruiting experienced 360 Excavator Operators to support telecoms…

Pay rate £18.50/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 20 August 2026

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360 Excavator Operator – Telecoms Civils
Location: Edinburgh, 
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.

The role will involve working on telecoms infrastructure projects, including the installation and removal of telecoms infrastructure, cabinet foundations, ducting, and associated civil engineering works.

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 instructions

Good 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.

To apply, please send:

Updated CV

CPCS/NPORS and CSCS cards

Relevant training certificates

Availability

Areas you are willing to travel within Scotland

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