360 Excavator Operator – Groundworks & Site Safety

Norse Contracts Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norse Contracts are seeking an experienced Machine Driver with gang for a housing site in Maidenhead. The role involves operating excavators, dumpers, rollers and other plant, with close collaboration to groundworkers and pipe layers.

You will perform excavation, loading of materials, and ensure safety and maintenance of equipment. Applicants should hold CSCS and CPCS/NPORS tickets and demonstrable plant experience, plus a strong emphasis on site safety and traffic management procedures.

Qualifications

• CSCS card (essential).
• Valid CPCS/NPORS ticket(s) for relevant plant/machinery.
• Proven experience operating construction plant on similar sites.
• Good understanding of site safety and traffic management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operating excavators, dumpers, rollers and other plant machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out excavation, digging and levelling works to specification.
• Loading and moving materials (spoil, aggregate, stone) around site.
• Working closely with groundworkers and pipe layers to support ongoing works.
• Carrying out daily pre-use checks and basic maintenance on machinery.
• Reporting any faults, damage or defects with plant to site management.
• Working accurately to levels and instructions provided by the setting out engineer.
• Ensuring safe operation of plant around other site operatives and the public.
• Complying with all site traffic management and banksman procedures.
• Keeping machinery clean, tidy and secure when not in use.

Skills

Plant operation

Site safety

Team coordination

Tools

CSCS card

CPCS/NPORS tickets

Job description

Norse Contracts are seeking an experienced Machine Driver with gang for a housing site in Maidenhead. The role involves operating excavators, dumpers, rollers and other plant, with close collaboration to groundworkers and pipe layers.

You will perform excavation, loading of materials, and ensure safety and maintenance of equipment. Applicants should hold CSCS and CPCS/NPORS tickets and demonstrable plant experience, plus a strong emphasis on site safety and traffic management procedures.