Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join our groundwork teams on a busy project in Dover
. You will operate 360 tracked excavators across a variety of groundwork and drainage tasks, maintaining the highest standards of safety and plant care.
Must be GPS Trained.

This is a relief driver role with an initial period of 2 weeks and the potential to be permanent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Digging strip foundations, trenches and bulk excavations to drawings and levels
• Topsoil levelling, type 1 / crush placement and road formation works
• Lifting and working with trench boxes, manhole boxes and trench sheets
• Acknowledging the need for dig permits before breaking ground
• Experienced working around live services and in service avoidance techniques
• Carrying out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks
• Carrying out essential greasing and basic maintenance, keeping machines clean and tidy

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator +/- 10t Tracked*
• CPCS Lifting Ops / NPORS
  * Excavator as Crane
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE:

• GPS machine control experience
• CPCS / NPORS
  * Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS / NPORS
  * Ride-On Roller
• CPCS / NPORS
  * Telehandler
• CPCS / NPORS
  * Quick Hitch Attachment
• 5+ years of experience

* Please note:

to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch - we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
• Opportunities to move into more skilled roles
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites