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Experienced Rubber Duck; Wheeled Excavator Operator

Job in Coventry, West Midlands, CV1, England, UK
Listing for: Stridden Limited
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Road Construction, Building & Residential Construction
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Road Construction, Building & Residential Construction
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26 GBP Hourly GBP 26.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Experienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator) Operator Needed – Coventry

Location:

Coventry
Rate: £24.00–£26.00 per hour CIS (DOE)
Duration:
Approximately 12 Months (Temp to Permanent Opportunity)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Hours Paid:
Minimum 9 Hours Per Day
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Job Description

Stridden Limited are recruiting on behalf of a leading Civils & Groundworks Contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator) Operator to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work with a contractor delivering industrial and commercial infrastructure projects for some of the UK's most recognised high-profile clients and developers.

The successful candidate will initially be based on a 12-month project in Coventry, with the opportunity to move onto future projects across the Midlands and surrounding areas on a permanent basis.

Working as part of an experienced site team, you will be operating a brand-new Wheeled 360 Excavator (Rubber Duck) on a range of civils projects including groundworks, highways and bulk excavation works.

Key Duties

* Operating a brand-new Rubber Duck (Wheeled 360 Excavator).

* Carrying out excavation works for groundworks, highways and infrastructure projects.

* Bulk excavation and earthworks.

* Loading wagons and moving materials safely around site.

* Working around live services where required.

* Carrying out daily machine checks and reporting any defects.

* Working closely with Site Managers, Engineers and Ground workers.

* Maintaining excellent health & safety standards at all times.

Requirements

* Blue CPCS or Blue NPORS (CSCS Logo) Wheeled Excavator Ticket – Essential.

* Extensive experience operating a Rubber Duck on commercial civils and groundworks projects.

* Time-served operator with a proven track record in the civils sector.

* Experience working on industrial, commercial, highways or infrastructure projects.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Own transport is essential.

* Two recent, checkable work references must be provided with your application.

* Reliable, professional and safety-conscious.

What's on Offer?

 * £24.00–£26.00 per hour CIS (DOE).

* Approximately 12 months' work on the current project.

* Genuine Temp-to-Permanent opportunity.

* Future work across multiple commercial and industrial civils projects.

* Operate a brand-new machine.

* Join a highly respected and growing Civils & Groundworks Contractor.

* Weekly CIS pay.

* Immediate start available for the right candidate
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