Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator

Location:

Leeds
Salary:
Up to £32,000 (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist enabling works contractor who are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation delivering complex land remediation and enabling works projects across the UK.

The Excavator Operator will support the Site Manager in the safe and efficient delivery of remediation projects, operating plant machinery and assisting with key site-based activities. This role will involve nationwide travel and regular working away from home.

• Operate excavators up to 50T in a safe and efficient manner
• Carry out daily machine checks and routine maintenance of plant equipment
• Complete and submit plant inspection and maintenance documentation
• Report any defects, servicing needs, or equipment issues to the Site Manager
• Work collaboratively with site management and follow instructions to deliver project requirements
• Support remediation and enabling works activities as required
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance on site

• Valid CPCS or NPORS plant operator qualification
• CSCS card holder
• Experience operating excavators in a construction or remediation environment
• Additional plant tickets (dump truck, roller, bulldozer) desirable but not essential
• Experience working with contaminated land or asbestos in soil (CAT
  
  B) desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible approach to working away from home nationwide
• Professional, reliable, and safety-conscious attitude
• Full UK driving licence

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• Company van and travel support
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual pay review
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Strong career progression within a growing specialist contractor
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Access to mental health first aiders and wellbeing initiatives
• Charity and volunteering opportunities

If you are an experienced plant operator looking to join a specialist contractor working on varied and technically challenging remediation projects across the UK, we would be pleased to hear from you.