Excavator Team Lead

United Living are proud to be partnered with Jones Lighting a family run business with quality, people and innovation in mind with a passion for street lighting. Combine this all together and you will find our formula for success with Jones Lighting.

Jones Lighting are a large innovative lighting contractor in the UK, providing a full range of project management, consultancy, design, installation and maintenance services. We know only too well the importance of public lighting providing a wide range of benefits to residents, road users and the environment. Managing lighting budgets and large projects can sometimes be difficult but with our experience we can manage and work to budgets of all requirements, sharing on our experience and expertise as a partnership.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Excavation Team Lead to work on LV projects s in the North West. The role of the team will include digging track, joint bays, and faults ensuring precision and compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate excavators and other plant to perform tasks such as trenching, digging and backfilling
• Read and interpret drawings, safe dig prints, site layouts, and project specifications
• Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure functionality and report any maintenance needs
• Work closely with other teams and back office to ensure site safety and project efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
• Work to a defined schedule of jobs per day
• Adhere strictly to all safety regulations, including wearing PPE and following procedures
• Keep accurate records of machine hours, maintenance, and site activity if required

• Proven experience working on excavation teams on Utility Projects.
• Valid streetworks and excavator qualification
• Knowledge of construction site safety practices and procedures
• Physical fitness and ability to work in outdoor conditions and variable terrain
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Team-oriented and able to communicate effectively with site supervisors and crew
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Certification in NRSWRA
• Experience in utilities, drainage, pipeline, or roadwork excavation

Preferred Qualifications

• Category C 7.5T licence
• EUSR SHEA Power
• First Aid
• Avoiding Danger From Underground Services (HSG47)

• Competitive salary or hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Opportunities for training and certification
• All equipment provided