https://jobs.co.uk/job/360-excavator-operator-shetland-island-barker-ross--0dc5b321-0512-4ab8-aaf9-62d322797731 RSS feed for 360 Excavator Operator (Shetland Island) at Barker Ross. en-gb Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:24 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/360-excavator-operator-shetland-island-barker-ross--0dc5b321-0512-4ab8-aaf9-62d322797731 https://jobs.co.uk/job/360-excavator-operator-shetland-island-barker-ross--0dc5b321-0512-4ab8-aaf9-62d322797731 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:54:24 GMT Location: Glasgow | Salary: 26.00-26.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | 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:Experienced 360 Excavator OperatorExperience operating 8-tonne or 14-tonne excavatorsExperience laying/reinstating tarmac is essentialPrevious utilities, ducting, trenching or infrastructure experience preferredFit and capable of working on a demanding outdoor projectReliable and able to commit to the full rotationReferences required from previous employersRelevant 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 ... Contract