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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…

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Pay rate £250 – £270/day

Contract type Contract

Posted 29 September 2026

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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 teamDuration: 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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