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Wheeled Excavator / Rubber Duck Driver Location: Jarrow, Tyne and Wear (NE32 3DX) Job Type: Temporary / Contract (2 weeks sick-leave cover) Start Date: Thursday, 25th June 2026 Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:00 (No weekend work) Salary: Insert Hourly Rate per hour Job Description We are urgently seeking an experienced and reliable Wheeled Excavator (Rubber Duck) Operator for a 2-week short-term contract covering sick leave at a utility facility in Jarrow. This is an immediate start for a skilled operator who can hit the ground running and work efficiently alongside the on-site team. Key Responsibilities Safe operation of a wheeled excavator (Rubber Duck) on-site. Assisting with groundworks, muck-away, and material movement as directed. Adhering strictly to site health and safety regulations. Performing daily plant checks and basic maintenance on the machine. Requirements & Qualifications Valid CPCS or NPORS ticket for Wheeled Excavator. Proven experience operating a Rubber Duck on civil engineering, groundwork, or utility sites. Full PPE required (Safety boots, hi-vis vest/trousers, hard hat, and gloves). Strong commitment to safety and excellent timekeeping. Benefits Competitive hourly rate. Consistent daytime hours with no weekends. Quick start for the right candidate. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Rubber Duck Excavator Operator Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Red Sky Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled Excavator) Operator to join a major civil engineering and utilities project in Huntingdon . This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering consistent work through to October 2026 . Location: Huntingdon, PE28 Area Start Date: Immediate Duration: Until October 2026 Hours: 07 30 (45 hours per week) Rate: £28.00 per hour Key Responsibilities Safe operation of Rubber Duck (Wheeled Excavators) on a live infrastructure project. Carrying out excavations for utility and pipeline installations. Supporting the installation of pipework and associated civil engineering activities. Working alongside groundworkers, pipe layers and site supervisors to deliver works safely and efficiently. Undertaking lifting duties in accordance with approved lift plans and site procedures. Assisting with shoring operations and trench support systems. Conducting daily plant checks and reporting any defects or maintenance requirements. Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times. Requirements Valid CPCS or NPORS Blue Card for Excavator Operation. Lifting Operations endorsement/competency. Valid Safety Critical Medical (essential). Demonstrable experience operating wheeled excavators on utilities, water, highways or civil engineering projects. Experience working around live services, pipe installation and excavation activities. Ability to work effectively within a site team and follow site-specific procedures. Anglian Water Passport to Work is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled operator to secure long-term work on a major infrastructure project with a reputable contractor. For further information or to apply, please contact Cleo at Red Sky Personnel as soon as!