We do what we say!
That’s why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done with a focus on customer service and quality.
We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Vacuum Excavator Driver/Operator to join our team. In this role, you will operate vacuum excavation equipment to safely expose underground utilities, supporting our repair and maintenance activities across a range of sites. This is a standalone role and will involve driving vacuum trucks to and from site, operating the equipment, maintaining machinery, and ensuring all work is carried out in line with safety regulations and company standards.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…
- Safely and efficiently operating vacuum excavation trucks and related equipment.
- Driving to and from job sites in line with road and transport regulations.
- Reading and interpreting site drawings, plans, and utility markings.
- Ensuring underground utilities are protected during excavation works.
- Carrying out routine maintenance and pre/post-trip equipment inspections.
- Completing required documentation, including job reports and safety checklists.
- Communicating clearly with site supervisors, ground crews, and clients.
- Following company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines at all times.
- Assisting with site setup and cleanup where required.
We would love to hear from you if...
You have previous experience working as an HGV and vacuum excavator driver/operator and hold a full HGV Class 2 licence (Category C). A suction excavator CPCS qualification and/or EUSR qualification would be highly beneficial. A good understanding of commercial driving regulations and safety standards is essential for this role.
Mechanical knowledge would be advantageous, allowing you to troubleshoot minor vehicle issues while on the road. Excellent communication skills are important, as you will be working closely with clients and team members, and you will need to be able to work independently, managing your time effectively to meet deadlines.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment will also help you to succeed in this role. This position would suit a Category 3 HGV Driver who will operate the vacuum excavator to assist with no-dig repair and maintenance activities, ensuring essential works are carried out safely and efficiently.
Our Company
Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.
Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.
We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.
What Next
You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!
Benefits
In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.
