360 Excavator Operator

Jarvie Plant Ltd; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant and equipment hire company is seeking a skilled 360 Excavator Operator in Grangemouth. The role involves operating an excavator for digging, trenching, and grading, ensuring safety compliance and maintaining equipment. Candidates must hold a CPCS card (Blue) or NPORS and have a solid understanding of construction site safety protocols. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, overtime rates, and a company van. Join a family-run business committed to excellent customer service and employee support.

Benefits

Overtime rates over 39 hours (x1.5, x2 on weekends)

Small van provided for commutes

Tailored learning opportunities

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a valid CPCS card (Blue) or NPORS.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures on construction sites.
• Willingness to work with customers across the central belt.

Responsibilities

• Operate the 360-degree rotating excavator for various tasks.
• Clear construction sites of dirt, rocks, and materials.
• Interpret technical plans for accurate excavation.
• Follow safety guidelines during machinery operation.
• Inspect and maintain the excavator before and after tasks.
• Coordinate with construction team members on project tasks.

Skills

CPCS card (Blue) or NPORS

Strong understanding of safety protocols

Job description

Overview

A Little Bit About The Company

Jarvie Plant Ltd is a leading independent plant and equipment hire company with over 60 years of experience in the industry. We provide a wide range of plant and equipment hire solutions to the construction, civil engineering and industrial sectors. Our Head office is based at Newbridge, Edinburgh, with depots across Scotland and Manchester. We operate through six divisions incorporating Plant, Handling, Access, Accommodation, Power and Commercial Vehicles. As a family business with family values our focus is on delivering excellent customer service every time.

The Role Of 360 Excavator Operator

We are seeking a skilled and certified 360 Excavator Operator to join our dynamic construction team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating a 360-degree rotating excavator to perform various tasks such as digging, trenching, lifting, and grading.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating the Excavator: Manoeuvring the 360-degree rotating excavator to perform tasks such as digging, trenching, lifting, and grading
• Site Preparation: Clearing dirt, rocks, and man-made materials from construction sites to prepare for new developments like housing or roads
• Reading Plans: Interpreting technical plans and site markings to ensure accurate excavation and material movement
• Safety Compliance: Following safety guidelines to minimize risks and ensure the safe operation of the machinery on sites
• Maintenance: Inspecting and maintaining the excavator to ensure it is in good working order before and after tasks
• Coordination: Working with other construction team members to complete tasks according to project plans

Are you the right person for this role?

• You must hold a CPCS card (Blue) or NPORS
• Do you have a strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures on construction sites
• Are you happy to work with our customers across the central belt?

Company Values

• Safety Conscious – Safety comes 1st in all Jarvie Plant Operations
• Collaborative – Strong individual performer, but a Team Player to help one another reach our goals
• Dependable – Strong Team member that the Service Control team and Customers can rely on to do the right thing
• Progressive – possess a drive to assist with continual improvement
• Responsible – we make the communities that we call home a better place

The Benefits Of Working At Jarvie Plant

At Jarvie Plant, our company vision and values are central to everything we do. We offer an attractive rewards package, including a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive range of generous benefits, such as:

• Overtime rates over 39 hours (x1.5, x2 time after 12 noon Sat and all day Sunday)
• Small Van provided to get to and from work
• Tailored Learning Opportunities and Learning & Development Programme
• Our Employee Discount Scheme
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

If you have the skills and ambition to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV through our Employment recruitment portal. For any further questions about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

What we need you to know before applying and/or accepting a job offer from us:

Unfortunately, we will not consider applications from candidates that require sponsorship. International applicants will only be considered for interview on receipt of documentation to confirm your Right to Work in the UK.

If we offer you a position, this will be subject to the completion of certain satisfactory checks. Depending on the requirements of the role, this may include a DVLA points check, credit and/or criminal reference checks, as well as providing satisfactory references.

Jarvie Plant - where people are and always will be our greatest asset!

Jarvie Plant Ltd is an employer that welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. Regardless of disability, age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual preference or sexual orientation we are committed to promoting a culture that protects the physical and mental health of all our staff.