CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator Operator
Pertemps · Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator Operator at Pertemps, based in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, paying £18.50 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £18.50 per hour
- Location
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 26 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Labourer
5% below the typical rate for labourer
Reference 082110217
About the role
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
- 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
- NRSWA Operative qualification
- CAT & Genny training
- Experience working on Ericsson, MBNL, EE, Vodafone, or Openreach projects
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
Reference: 082110217 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 26 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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