Pit Bottom

This is a Pit Bottom Operative role based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, working on an Active Tunnelling pipejacking project at Riv Mease from 2nd November to 28th December 2026. The daily rate is £250 to £270. Duties include working at pit or shaft bottom level, supporting pipejacking operations, assisting the miners and tunnelling team, and helping with the movement of materials, pipes and equipment. Applicants must have previous experience as a Pit Bottom Operative, prior pipejacking or tunnelling experience, experience working within shafts and pits, relevant site or tunnelling qualifications, and a good understanding of site safety.

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.