360° Excavator Operator for Water & Utilities Projects

Fawkes & Reece London

Swindon

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 48,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Long-term freelance/contract work

Competitive rates

Work on major Water Framework projects

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting an experienced 360° Excavator / Machine Operator to work on water and civil engineering projects across the M4 Corridor. This is a freelance/contract role offering long-term opportunities with competitive rates.

Ideal candidates will have CPCS/NPORS 360° certification, lifting operations endorsement, and an EUSR card, with proven experience in deep excavations and safe operating practices around live services.

Qualifications

Proven experience operating 360° excavators on water, utilities, drainage or heavy civil engineering projects.
Experience working on deep excavations and trenching.
Good understanding of excavation safety and temporary works.
Experience working around live underground services.
Experience installing and removing trench boxes or other shoring systems.
Experience lifting pipes and chambers with an excavator where appropriately qualified.
Ability to work effectively as part of a site team.
Strong understanding of site health & safety requirements.
Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions from Site Management and the appointed Slinger/Signaller.

Responsibilities

Safely operate 360° excavators on water, utility and civil engineering projects.
Carry out deep trench and chamber excavations in accordance with approved methods and temporary-works requirements.
Excavate accurately to formation levels and gradients.
Work safely around live underground and overhead services.
Carry out controlled excavation around identified and exposed services.
Trim trench bottoms, form sumps and prepare chamber excavations.
Install and remove trench boxes, sheets, frames and other proprietary shoring systems.
Lift and position pipes, fittings, valves, precast chambers and temporary-works equipment where appropriately authorised.
Work within machine load charts, rated capacities and safe working limits.
Safely use quick hitches and a range of excavator attachments.
Load dumpers and wagons and manage excavated materials.
Backfill around pipework, chambers and existing services without causing damage.
Complete daily plant inspections and report any defects immediately.
Check safety devices, alarms, cameras, quick hitches, lifting points and fluid levels.
Follow approved excavation and shoring sequences.
Maintain safe stand-off distances from excavation edges.
Keep spoil and materials within designated areas.
Work closely with the authorised Slinger/Signaller during lifting operations.
Maintain clear communication during lifting activities and stop operations if communication is lost.
Ensure suspended loads are never slewed over personnel or occupied work areas.
Assist with controlled placement of bedding, surround and backfill materials.
Safely park, isolate and secure the excavator at the end of each shift.