360 Excavator Operator

Coinford Ltd; Faversham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist in groundwork and concrete frames, Coinford Ltd is seeking skilled construction professionals to join their dynamic team. The role involves essential groundwork tasks, including digging foundations and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to high standards, contributing to the successful delivery of projects while also enjoying competitive rates and further training opportunities.

Benefits

Fair and competitive rates

Opportunities for additional contracts

Access to further training as required

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in groundwork and concrete frames.
• Experience around live services and service avoidance.
• Capable of carrying out daily safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Dig strip foundations and maintain construction site safety.
• Work effectively with other trades and support project timelines.
• Communicate service requirements to site management.

Skills

Ability to read and understand levels and drawings

Experience with GPS machine control

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

CPCS/NPORS Excavator +/- 10t Tracked

CPCS Lifting Ops/NPORS Excavator as Crane

Safety Critical Medical (Site Specific)

Tools

CPCS/NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper

CPCS/NPORS Ride on Roller/Road Roller

CPCS/NPORS Telehandler

Job description

Join Coinford, specialists in groundwork and concrete frames! We’re seeking skilled professionals to drive excellence in construction. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the industry’s future. Apply now!

Essential Role Requirements

• Able to dig strip foundations
• An excellent eye for finished works. For example, top soil, levelling muck, type 1, crush and road formation
• Capable of lifting and working with trench boxes, manhole boxes, drag boxes, and trench sheets
• Able to read and understand levels and drawings
• Acknowledge the need for dig permits before breaking ground
• Experienced working around live services, and in service avoidance techniques
• Able to competently carry out daily pre-start plant safety inspections and maintenance checks, and communicate service requirements in good time to the site management team
• Able to carry out essential greasing, basic maintenance and always keep machines clean and tidy
• Must be driven to show respect for plant and maintain to a high standard
• Proactive and able to manage time effectively
  
  

Desirable

• Any experience with or knowledge of GPS machine control would be advantageous
• Additional CPCS/NPORS* tickets and experienced in operating any of the following; Telehandlers, Dumpers, Rollers
• 5+ Years experience
  
  

General Expectations

• Reliable & punctual
• Able to work well with other trades and operatives on site and support the programme delivery on time
• Right to work in the UK
  
  

Cards & Qualifications Required

• CPCS/NPORS* Excavator +/- 10t Tracked
• CPCS Lifting Ops/NPORS* Excavator as Crane
• Safety Critical Medical (Site Specific)
  
  

Additional/Desirable Cards & Qualifications

• CPCS/NPORS* Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS/NPORS* Ride on Roller/Road Roller
• CPCS/NPORS* Telehandler
• CPCS/NPORS* Attachments; Quick Hitch
• Please note that to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards affiliated with CSCS and carrying the CSCS hologram. We no longer accept traditional NPORS cards. If you would like further details on how to transfer your card from the traditional scheme to the CSCS scheme, please click here.
  
  

We do have high standards for the work carried out on our sites, and in exchange, we offer:

• A commitment to fair and competitive rates
• Opportunities for additional contracts on prospective projects
• Access to further training, as required by specific site needs