360 Excavator Operator (Lifting Ops) – Civil Site

CPB Northwest Ltd; Golborne; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

CPB Northwest Ltd. is seeking an experienced 360 Excavator Operator with a Lifting Operations endorsement for a civil engineering project in Golborne.

You will safely operate 360 excavators, perform foundation digging, ground grading, and execute lifts as per the lift plan and site directions. Requirements include CPCS/NPORS with 360 category, Lifting Ops qualification, CSCS, UK right to work, and a valid medical.

Qualifications

• Blue CPCS or NPORS card explicitly featuring the 360 Excavator category.
• Must hold the official Lifting Operations (+Lifting Ops) qualification.
• Valid CSCS.
• Proven track record operating 360 Machines within a civil engineering or earthworks setting
• Valid Safety Critical Medical / Fit-to-Work certificate.
• Manual handling and First Aid awareness.
• Full orange, Personal Protective Equipment (Hard Hat, High-Vis, LEP, Safety Boots, Gloves).
• Must have valid proof of the right to work in the UK.
• A valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate above/below 10-tonne 360 excavators on a busy commercial infrastructure site.
• Execute planned lifts of materials, pipes, and structures in strict accordance with the site lift plan and slinger-signaller directions.
• Follow technical drawings, GPS machine control systems, and site markings to excavate foundations and grade ground precisely.
• Conduct mandatory daily walk-around machine inspections, test cab controls (including Rated Capacity Indicators/RCIs), and report any defects immediately.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Communication on site

Experience with 360 excavator

Lifting Operations endorsement

Education

CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator certification

CSCS card

Job description

CPB Northwest Ltd. is seeking an experienced 360 Excavator Operator with a Lifting Operations endorsement for a civil engineering project in Golborne.

You will safely operate 360 excavators, perform foundation digging, ground grading, and execute lifts as per the lift plan and site directions. Requirements include CPCS/NPORS with 360 category, Lifting Ops qualification, CSCS, UK right to work, and a valid medical.