HDD Operatives

Join the Ground breaking World of HDD – Be the Backbone of the UK's Infrastructure!

Are you ready to take your career underground, literally? As a Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Operative, you’ll be at the forefront of installing vital pipelines and cables that power communities across the UK, all while using cutting-edge technology and specialised equipment.

From prepping worksites and steering precision drill heads, to solving complex problems on the fly and ensuring top-notch safety and environmental standards, this role demands skill, focus and a passion for excellence. With hands-on work, teamwork and the chance to make a visible impact, no two days are the same.

We’re looking for experienced, safety conscious, mechanically minded professionals with a can do attitude, willingness to travel and a UK driving license. If you're CPCS or NPORS certified, or willing to train, this could be your next big move.

Build a smarter, stronger future.  Apply today and dig into a career that truly delivers!

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.