Job title: Digger Driver
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Functional Expertise: Construction
Skills: Digger Driver 360 excavator
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Job published: 12-11-2026
Job ID: 70828
Contact name: Leigham Shaughnessy
Phone number: +35314568438
Contact email: leigham@sherlockrecruitment.com

Job Description

3–5 Tonne Digger Driver – Groundworks | Dublin 

Sherlock Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced 3–5 Tonne Digger Driver with Groundworks Experience for a construction project based in Dublin.

The successful candidate will be confident operating a mini digger and have previous experience assisting with drainage installation, trenching, backfilling and general groundworks.

 

Job Details

  • Position: 3–5 Tonne Digger Driver

  • Location: Dublin 4

  • Start Date: 16th November 2026

  • Duration: Until April 2027

  • Candidates Required: 1

  • Parking: Limited on-street parking (early arrival recommended)

  • Induction: Online and on-site induction required

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The project involves drainage installation, including four runs of 6-inch drainage pipework.

Duties will include:

  • Operating a 3–5 tonne mini digger safely and efficiently.

  • Excavating trenches to the required depth and width for 6-inch drainage pipes.

  • Preparing trenches for four drainage pipe runs.

  • Maintaining accurate trench depths and gradients to achieve the correct drainage falls.

  • Carefully excavating around existing underground services.

  • Loading and removing excavated spoil from work areas.

  • Moving stone, gravel, sand and other construction materials around site.

  • Preparing and levelling trench bases before pipe installation.

  • Placing suitable bedding material into trenches.

  • Assisting groundworkers and pipe layers with drainage installation.

  • Carefully backfilling trenches following pipe installation.

  • Spreading backfill material in controlled layers to protect installed pipework.

  • Excavating around manholes, inspection chambers and drainage connections.

  • Keeping excavation areas clean, tidy and safe.

  • Working closely with groundworkers to maintain project progress.

  • Carrying out daily machine checks and reporting any defects.

  • Maintaining safe working practices around other plant, machinery and site personnel.

 

Requirements & Certifications

  • Valid CSCS Excavator Ticket.

  • Valid Safe Pass.

  • Valid Manual Handling Certificate.

  • Previous experience operating 3–5 tonne diggers.

  • Previous groundworks experience is essential.

  • Experience with drainage installation and trench excavation.

  • Ability to work alongside groundworkers and pipe layers.

  • Good understanding of construction site health and safety.

 

What We Offer

  • Immediate opportunity for experienced operators.

  • Work until April 2027.

  • Established construction project in Dublin

  • Opportunity to work with an experienced groundworks team.

 

If you are an experienced 3–5 Tonne Digger Driver with a strong background in groundworks and drainage installation, we want to hear from you.

Contact Sherlock Recruitment today:

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