Foreman / Excavator Driver

2, Foreman / Excavator Driver
Halstead, Essex | Section 278 Highway Works
Temp - perm | Start: 27th July 2026
The Project
We are recruiting on behalf of a highways contractor for the Bournebridge Hill, Halstead Section 278 Highway Works scheme in Essex. Two competent gangs are required to deliver a high-quality highways scheme through to December 2026.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday | 07:30 – 16:30
* Occasional Saturday working | 07:30 – 12:00 (full day pay)
The Role
You will lead a three-man gang on a live highways scheme, operating an excavator up to 8 tonnes whilst managing the day-to-day activities of your team on site. A full-time supervisor is in place to handle paperwork, you just need to build the job.
Scope of works includes:
* Excavation using up to an 8-tonne excavator and breaker
* Carriageway construction including formation dig and Type 1 installation
* Road base installation (remaining asphalt by others)
* Installing kerbs, edgings and tactile paving
* Drainage installation including ditches and new surface water drainage runs
Requirements
* Proven foreman experience on highways or civils schemes
* NPORS or CPCS excavator ticket (essential)
* CSCS card
* NRSWA Streetworks Operative ticket (at least one gang member per gang must hold this)
* Full 6-point PPE
* Available to start 27th July 2026 and commit to the full duration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed