Grader Driver

GRADER – B76 0EB – FULLTIME – BBV

A chance to work on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, spanning over the next 5–7 years (HS2).

Reliable Contractors are recruiting for an experienced Grader Operator to join the BBV HS2 project at B76 0EB.

Long-term work is available for the right candidate with the correct cards, tickets and experience, offering stable employment and regular income for the foreseeable future.

Assignment Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Payment Basis: PAYE
• Paid Holidays: 31 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Start Date: As soon as possible following successful vetting checks, medical and on site induction
• Assignment Duration: Ongoing / until further notice
• Location: B76 0EB

Must Have

• Valid Blue CPCS card or relevant recognised qualification for operating a grader.
• Previous experience operating graders on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of site health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work accurately to levels, drawings and site specifications.
• Experience working around live earthworks operations.
• Reliable and proactive attitude towards work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate a grader safely and efficiently on the BBV HS2 project.
• Carry out earthworks, grading and levelling operations to the required specifications.
• Work accurately to site drawings, levels and instructions.
• Complete daily plant checks and report defects.
• Maintain productivity while following site procedures.
• Coordinate with other plant operators and groundworkers.
• Follow all site health and safety

requirements.

Shifts

Working days: Monday to Friday.

Start time: 7:00am–7:30am.

Finish time: 5:00pm–5:30pm.

Overtime

Monday to Friday: Time and a third after 10 hours.

Nights: Time and a third.

Saturdays and Sundays: Time and a half.

All night hours: Time and a half.

Health and Safety Risks

The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring site rules, procedures and relevant health and safety

requirements are followed.

Key risks associated with the role include:

• Moving plant and vehicles: Maintain safe segregation and follow site traffic management procedures.
• Earthworks and uneven ground: Monitor ground conditions and follow site instructions.
• Working around other operatives: Maintain communication and observe exclusion zones.
• Plant operation: Complete daily checks and report defects promptly.
• Slips, trips and falls: Keep access routes and work areas safe and tidy.

All site-specific risks and control measures must be confirmed through the project RAMS, risk assessments and site induction.

What We Offer

• Pension provision.
• A safe working environment.
• Secure, regular income.
• Lodge/digs allowance of £53.69 per day worked, subject to eligibility and supporting evidence. Eligibility generally requires living more than 50 miles from site, with proof of home address and accommodation arrangements.

If you want to work for a main contractor that cares about its tradespeople, this is your opportunity to apply and join the project.

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