Vacuum Excavator Operator/Driver

We do what we say - That’s why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done with a focus on customer service and quality.

The Role

Are you an experienced Vacuum Excavator Driver looking for a stable and rewarding role? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join our expanding team. This is a permanent position with overtime opportunities available, and you’ll be operating the vacuum excavator to assist with no-dig repair and maintenance activities — an important role that can be carried out independently or as part of a wider team.

Here are some of the activities that you’ll get involved in:

• Operating Vacuum Excavators – Safely manoeuvring and operating Vac-Ex machinery to remove soil and debris without damaging underground utilities.
• Utility Avoidance – Carefully excavating around gas, water, electric, and telecom lines to prevent damage.
• Material Handling & Disposal – Collecting, storing, and disposing of excavated material in accordance with regulations.
• Routine Maintenance – Performing daily checks and minor maintenance on the Vac-Ex lorry.
• Assisting the Team – Supporting groundworkers when required, especially if the Vac-Ex is out of service.
• Site Safety Compliance – Following safety protocols, wearing PPE, and ensuring traffic management procedures are adhered to.
• Record Keeping – Completing job logs, risk assessments, and other relevant paperwork.
• Standby & Call-Outs – Taking part in the team standby rota when required.

We would love to hear from you if…

You hold a full HGV Class 3 licence with HIAB (grab) and a CPCS qualification for grab and Vac-Ex operation. You’ll have proven experience operating Vacuum Excavator lorries and working with Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) 7.5t and above. A Safety Critical Medical Certificate is essential, along with flexibility to work on a standby rota and a willingness to be a supportive team player.

It would be advantageous if you also hold NRSWA (Units 1 & 2 – SLG) qualifications, CPC, or EUSR certifications. You’ll be well organised, safety focused, and comfortable working in a physically demanding environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

What Next

You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.