Groundworkers (Shetland Islands)
Job Description & Overview
We are looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator for a 7-month infrastructure project in the Shetland Islands.
The project involves approximately 1,500 metres of large open-cut trenching through fields and peatland, installing three 8-inch power ducts and fibre optic cables, plus a further 2,400 metres of trenching along a carriageway, including tarmac reinstatement.
Requirements
Experience laying/reinstating tarmac is essential
Previous utilities, ducting, trenching or infrastructure experience preferred
Fit and capable of working on a demanding outdoor project
Reliable and able to commit to the full rotation
References required from previous employers
Relevant CPCS/NPORS qualification required11 days on / 4 days off, with travel to and from Shetland and accommodation paid for by the client.
If you are an experienced operator looking for a long-term project in Shetland, please get in touch with your CV and relevant tickets/references.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 29 Sep 2026
- Location: Glasgow
- Employment Type: Contract
- Category: Construction
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