HGV Vacumm Excavator Driver

  • Sphere Solutions
  • Newton Abbot, Devon
  • 20/07/2026
Full time Construction Civil Engineer

Job Description

HGV Vac-Ex Driver

South West (Devon, Cornwall & Somerset)
Permanent Full-Time
Salary: From 49,000 per year

The Role

An experienced HGV Vac-Ex Driver is required to operate a modern Vac-Ex vehicle across sites throughout Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide variety of civil engineering and groundworks projects across the South West.

An immediate start is available for candidates who hold a valid HGV Class 2 License and Driver CPC.

About the Role

Joining a well-established and growing groundworks contractor, you'll become part of a business delivering projects across multiple live sites throughout the region. The company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health & safety, quality and efficiency, while also investing in the ongoing development and progression of its employees.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year's Vac-Ex operating experience (essential)
  • HGV Class 2 License (essential)
  • Valid Driver CPC (essential)
  • Relevant operator tickets and certifications
  • A strong commitment to health and safety
  • Reliable, professional and able to work across multiple sites

What's on Offer

  • Salary from 49,000 per year
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Immediate start available
  • Modern equipment
  • Varied work across the South West
  • Long-term career opportunities with a growing contractor

Apply Today

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed), or apply today with your CV.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive and collaborative workplaces regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or background.