Job Description

Wheeled Excavator (Rubber Duck) Operator - Birmingham - £25.25 per Hour PAYE

VGC Group are looking for experienced Wheeled Excavator (Rubber Duck) Operators to start on a project in Birmingham. This contract is available to start ASAP and we can offer up to 2 years to a successful candidate.

Role: Wheeled Excavator (Rubber Duck) Operator
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £25.25 Per Hour PAYE
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Contract: PAYE Contract of Employment
Experience: 2 years +

Qualifications: Blue CPCS / NPORS Ticket (Wheeled Excavator), CSCS Card

Please apply via Indeed or directly at (url removed) or (phone number removed)

Wheeled Excavator Operator Experience
Your role as a Wheeled Excavator Operator will be based in Birmingham and will consist of:
- Operating wheeled excavators (rubber duck) safely and efficiently across site
- Carrying out excavation, grading, lifting, and general earthworks
- Performing daily safety checks and routine maintenance on plant equipment
- Working closely with site managers, groundworkers, and other plant operators
- Following all health & safety procedures at all times
- Ensuring safe movement and operation of machinery in live site environments
- Maintaining high awareness of surroundings, including pedestrians and other plant
- Assisting with general site duties where required
- Reporting any defects, faults, or safety concerns immediately
- Supporting the team to meet project deadlines efficiently

Based in Birmingham, remuneration for this role is £25.25 per hour. You will accrue holiday entitlement and be eligible to join the VGC pension scheme once certain criteria have been met.

VGC is a leading provider of support services to the UK infrastructure industry. We are recognised for our expertise in providing a skilled workforce and services to major construction projects, including railways, highways, airports, and power stations. We focus on safety, quality, and sustainability in our operations, aligned with industry best practice. Our commitment to high standards in delivery, sustainability, collaboration, innovation, and ethical business has made VGC a trusted partner to Tier One clients across the UK and beyond.
As leaders in construction recruitment, we operate with a clear set of values underpinning everything we do. The VGC Group and its associated companies are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of recruitment, employment, training, and service delivery.
VGC is acting as an employment business in relation to this position.

Please apply via Indeed or directly at
(url removed)
(phone number removed)