Pit Bottom

610890
  • £250 - £270 per day
  • Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England
  • Contract

Pit Bottom Operative - Pipejacking / Tunnelling

Site: Riv Mease
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Finish Date: 28th December 2026
Company: Active Tunnelling

We are looking for an experienced Pit Bottom Operative to join an Active Tunnelling project at Riv Mease, starting 2nd November through to 28th December.

Duties will include:

  • Working at pit/shaft bottom level
  • Supporting pipejacking operations
  • Assisting the miners and tunnelling team
  • Working within shafts and pits
  • Assisting with the movement of materials, pipes and equipment
  • Carrying out general tunnelling and underground duties
  • Following all site health and safety procedures

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Pit Bottom Operative
  • Previous pipejacking or tunnelling experience
  • Experience working within shafts and pits
  • Comfortable working in underground environments
  • Relevant site/tunnelling qualifications
  • Good understanding of site safety
  • Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a tunnelling team

Duration: 2nd November to 28th December 2026

If you're an experienced Pit Bottom Operative with pipejacking/tunnelling experience and are available from 2nd November, please get in touch for more information.

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