Location: Darlington
Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday)
Duration: Ongoing contract
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced ADT Operator looking for top-rate earthworks contract work in County Durham?
Search Consultancy is recruiting a skilled Articulated Dump Truck Driver for an active project in Darlington. Offering a competitive rate of £20.00 per hour (CIS), this role provides steady hours and long-term site continuity for a confident operator capable of moving high-volume muck safely and efficiently across challenging site terrain.
If you hold a valid CPCS or NPORS ticket, have solid experience operating heavy ADTs on earthworks or infrastructure builds, and want reliable weekly income with a leading regional contractor, we want to hear from you.
Your Role & Responsibilities
Working directly alongside excavator operators, dozer drivers, and earthworks supervisors, your day-to-day duties will include:
Muck & Material Transport: Safely operating Articulated Dump Trucks (e.g., Volvo A25/A30/A40 series or Bell equivalents) to haul earth, rock, aggregate, and spoil across busy earthworks routes.
Loading & Tipping Operations: Positioning the ADT correctly for loading under excavators and tipping materials safely into designated fill areas, stockpiles, or crushers.
Haul Road Navigation: Driving safely across soft, uneven, or sloped site terrain while adhering strictly to site speed limits and haul road traffic rules.
Plant Maintenance & Checks: Performing mandatory daily pre-start checks (oil, hydraulics, tyres, brakes), reporting any mechanical issues promptly, and keeping the cab clean.
Site Safety Adherence: Maintaining high awareness of ground crew, plant movement, and site hazards at all times.
Requirements & Qualifications
To satisfy site access regulations and safety standards, all applicants must possess:
Plant Ticket: A valid CPCS or NPORS card for Articulated Dump Truck (All Sizes) is strictly mandatory.
Operator Experience: Proven track record operating ADTs on large-scale civil engineering, bulk earthworks, or groundworks developments.
PPE & Transport: Standard 5-point PPE (hard hat, high-vis jacket/trousers, safety boots, gloves, protective eyewear) and reliable transport to commute to site in Darlington daily.
Safety Mindset: Strong operational awareness, punctual habits, and commitment to safe working practices.
Right to Work: Valid proof of right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
Top Market Pay: Strong rate of £20.00 per hour paid under CIS.
Prime Darlington Location: Centrally situated in Darlington with direct transport access via the A1(M) and A66.
Consistent Weekly Hours: Full-time hours running Monday through Friday with steady site continuity.
Dependable Weekly Payroll: Prompt, transparent weekly CIS payments hitting your bank account every single Friday.
Dedicated Regional Support: Direct line to our specialised North East plant desk to keep skilled machine operators in continuous, high-spec work.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£20.00 - £20.00 per hour