Job Description

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 – 17:30 (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